Monday, February 11, 2008

EPF Member's Investment Withdrawal Eligibility

Effective 1 November 2007, EPF under its ”Beyond Savings” strategic initiative has introduced various enhancements to member’s benefit structure in stages. These enhancements are in accordance to the EPF Act 1991 (Amendment 2007) . One of the enhancements is the introduction of the basic savings concept that will be used to determine the minimum sum a member is allowed to withdraw from Account 1 for Investment Withdrawal.

Definition of Basic Savings
Basic Savings is an amount to be put aside in Account 1 progressively at various pre-determined age levels to enable a member to accumulate a minimum savings of RM120,000 at age 55.

A member needs to have a basic savings amount at the predetermined age levels. Amount in excess of the basic savings can be invested in products offered by external fund managers approved by the Ministry of Finance.

For more information please visit: http://www.kwsp.gov.my/index.php?ch=p2news&pg=en_p2news_highlights&ac=2246&lang=en