PETALING JAYA: Foreign citizens holding a Visitor's Pass (Temporary Employment) or an Employment Pass will automatically be registered as Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members starting October 2025.
In a statement on Tuesday (Oct 7), EPF said this eliminates the need for employees to visit its offices to register as employers may verify their employees' registration details online through i-Akaun (employer).
EPF said for holders of other types of passes, registration and record updates can still be carried out at its offices nationwide.
"Employers involved have been notified of this new process through notices sent beginning Sept 20, 2025.
"They are required to schedule an appointment via the URL link provided in the letter to register employees who were not successfully registered automatically, as well as to update information and verify thumbprints for employees who have been successfully registered.
"For employees who have been successfully registered, employers may proceed with contribution payments using the EPF number provided.
"Employers are responsible for ensuring that accurate monthly contributions are deducted from employees' wages and remitted to the EPF on or before the 15th of each month," it said in the statement on Tuesday (Oct 7).
EPF also advised employers to advise employees to apply for the "Leaving the Country Withdrawal" two months before their work permit expires.
"Employers must ensure all supporting documents for eligible withdrawals are duly verified, complete and in proper order," read the statement.
