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Major Changes to Malaysia’s Employee Provident Fund (EPF) for Foreign Workers

Written by activpayroll | Aug 7, 2025 8:15:00 AM

Malaysia will enforce mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for all foreign workers starting October 2025. This represents a significant shift in payroll compliance, workforce management, and labour cost structures for businesses employing expatriates and non-citizen staff. The new regulation aligns Malaysia with international best practices in social protection and aims to create a more equitable working environment for all.