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title: Major Changes to Malaysia’s Employee Provident Fund (EPF) for Foreign Workers
description: We discuss Malaysia’s new EPF requirements for foreign workers & its impact on labour costs & all businesses in Malaysia.
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# [Major Changes to Malaysia’s Employee Provident Fund (EPF) for Foreign Workers](https://www.activpayroll.com/news-articles/changes-to-malaysias-epf-for-foreign-workers)

 Written by [activpayroll](https://www.activpayroll.com/news-articles/author/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.

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