Cancelling EPF Participation for expat

menotii

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Member since 30 March 2018

Bandar Seri Begawan

menotii

24 January 2020 12:38:55

menotii

24 January 2020 12:38:55

Bandar Seri Begawan

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 Cheong

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Member since 20 November 2017

Alex Cheong

04 February 2020 08:02:36

Alex Cheong

04 February 2020 08:02:36

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?

soohwei

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Member since 18 September 2019

soohwei

04 February 2020 08:18:42

soohwei

04 February 2020 08:18:42

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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