If you’re running an SME in Malaysia, here’s one update you cannot ignore.

Starting 1 October 2025, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will require employers to contribute 2% EPF for foreign workers.

Yes, you read that right. 2%.

This applies to all non-Malaysian employees with valid work permits, except domestic helpers.

The reason is to provide foreign workers with at least a small retirement savings pool while they are employed in Malaysia.

Here’s the game-changer on the latest development for automatic registration

From 20 September 2025, employers will no longer need to manually register their foreign workers with EPF.

EPF has announced an automatic registration (Direct Registration) system.

It applies to employees holding a:
• Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS), or
• Employment Pass (EP)

… as long as their passport and work permit are valid.

What this means for SMEs:
No more manual submissions
Data syncs directly from Immigration Department to EPF
Employers receive a Notification of Automatic Registration once successful

You can even check the EPF member numbers of your foreign staff via i-Akaun (Employer) under “Register EPF Member.”

Read the full content on EPF 2% of non-Malaysia employees in KTP blog

23 Sept 2025 EPF 2% for Foreign Workers … What Employers Must Know Before 1 October 2025
https://lnkd.in/g7E_QBnf

9 July 2025 New EPF Rule for Foreign Workers in Malaysia
https://lnkd.in/g3Wj6MuU

11 Feb 2025 2% EPF on Foreign Workers
https://lnkd.in/gKtm9Smf