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What is Employees Provident Fund

What is Employees Provident Fund

WHAT IS EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND ? Employees Provident Fund is a compulsory savings scheme in Malaysia. Its primary aim is to provide a measure of security for old age retirement to its members. It also provides supplementary benefits to members to utilize part of their savings for house ownership and other withdrawal schemes. EPF is [...]

August 19, 2011 | 0 Comments More
AIDS included in extended list under health withdrawal scheme

AIDS included in extended list under health withdrawal scheme

AIDS is among the 16 types of illnesses added into the Employees Provident Fund’s list of critical illnesses under the health withdrawal scheme. Starting today, the list has been expanded from 39 illnesses to 55. EPF contributors are now allowed to make withdrawals for treatment for more diseases. They are also permitted to buy critical [...]

July 19, 2011 | 0 Comments More
Employees Provident Fund Act 1991

Employees Provident Fund Act 1991

The Employees Provident Fund Act 1991 stipulates a compulsory contribution for employees. Under the Act, all employers and employees (except foreign workers and those who are listed under the First Schedule) must contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). With effect from 1 February 2008 the rate of contributions shall be as follows:- Employees who [...]

July 7, 2009 | 0 Comments More
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