PETALING JAYA: More than 2,200 company directors were barred from leaving Malaysia in 2025 for failing to remit employees’ Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions, according to the EPF.
It said that in total, 14,332 directors have been restricted from travel under Section 39 of the EPF Act 1991 as of December 2025.
It filed 3,530 civil suits and initiated 6,011 criminal actions against directors and employers who neglected their statutory obligations last year, it said in a statement yesterday .
The fund resolved 8,868 cases of arrears from 21,029 employee complaints, with over 12,000 cases still under investigation.
Chief operating officer Sazaliza Zainuddin stressed that employers are required by law to pay EPF contributions and warned of firm enforcement action against violators.
“Our enforcement team continuously monitors employers to ensure contributions are paid accurately and on time. Timely contributions are essential not only in safeguarding employees’ rights but also in ensuring that their retirement savings continue to grow and provide a strong foundation for long-term financial wellbeing,” he said.
The EPF urged employees to monitor their accounts regularly and encouraged employers to use the i-Akaun platform to ensure timely payments.
