KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will continue to study a proposal to expand the scope and coverage of the EPF i-Sayang scheme to allow Malaysian husbands to make voluntary contributions for their non-citizen wives.
Govt Studies Proposal To Extend EPF I-Sayang Scheme To Non-Citizen Wives
EPF, i-Sayang scheme, non-citizen wives, MOF, EP
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The government is studying a proposal to extend the EPF i-Sayang scheme to allow Malaysian husbands to contribute for non-citizen wives.
- The proposal aims to expand eligibility for the EPF i-Sayang scheme to non-citizen wives.
- The Finance Ministry will assess the proposal's impact on retirement savings and program sustainability.
- As of Aug 31, 2026, RM563.6 million had been transferred through the scheme.
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