The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has announced that mandatory contributions for foreign workers will take effect beginning with this month’s salary payments, with official implementation starting for November contributions.
EPF Chief Executive Officer, Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn, said the contribution rate is set at two percent of the employee’s monthly wages, covering both the employee’s and the employer’s portions.
He explained that the policy applies to all non-Malaysian workers holding valid passports and work permits issued by the Immigration Department, with the exception of domestic helpers.
“This implementation marks a significant milestone in EPF’s efforts to strengthen the nation’s social protection framework. It not only closes the social security coverage gap but also promotes a fairer labour market while providing retirement savings access to all workers, regardless of nationality,” he said in a statement today.
To ensure compliance, employers who have yet to register with the EPF are urged to do so immediately. Registration can be completed online via the official EPF website or at any branch nationwide.
According to Ahmad Zulqarnain, the registration of foreign workers holding Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS) and Employment Passes will be done automatically, without requiring attendance at EPF offices. Employers can verify the registration status through the i-Akaun (Employer) system.
For holders of other types of passes, registration and information updates must still be carried out at EPF offices as usual. Beginning January 2026, foreign workers will also be required to complete registration by verifying their thumbprint records at the nearest EPF branch.
For more information, the EPF has provided a dedicated page titled ‘Contributions for Non-Malaysian Employees’ on its official website.
-THE MALAYSIA VOICE
