Govt urged to consider tiered EPF contribution rate for foreign workers


KUALA LUMPUR: Reducing the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for foreign workers from the proposed 12% to 2% has implications for the financial security and social protection of migrants, says Tenaganita.

The human rights NGO's executive director Glorene Das said while industry players welcomed the government's decision to lower the rate, there are significant concerns that should be addressed.

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