Cancelling EPF Participation for expat

Last activity 04 February 2020 by soohwei

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menotiiMember24 January 2020 10:38:55

Greeting all,

Is there a process to cancel epf participation for an expat?

Just as a note that I still continue my employment in Malaysia with the same employer, it is just I don't want to contribute no more. It is only 3rd month since I moved here so I don't bother to withdraw my previous contribution.

Thanks for any advise

Alex CheongNew member04 February 2020 06:02:36

As far as I know that EPF for foreigners is flexible and up to the employer. I did EPF with my previous employer and don't with the current one. Give gov a call as eventually you have to cancel from the authority. By the way, has your employer agreed on your intention?

soohweiMember04 February 2020 06:18:42

Unfortunately, once you started EPF contribution under the same employer, you are unable to stop the contribution.
Just checked with EPF for this issue few months back. I'd cross check with 3 EPF officers on this issue and conclusion is as below:
Withdrawal only possible when you are leaving Malaysia
Stopping EPF contribution only possible when you change employer and you opt not to contribute under new employer.

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