Malaysia

EPF seeking to contact members aged 100 and over who haven’t withdrawn funds

If claims not made by Dec 31, money to be transferred to Unclaimed Money Management, says body

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 01 Sep 2023 10:30AM

EPF seeking to contact members aged 100 and over who haven’t withdrawn funds
The Employees Provident Fund says it was working to contact members aged 100 and above who had not withdrawn their contributions yet. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes file pic, September 1, 2023

PETALING JAYA – Know anyone above 100 years old and contributing to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF)?

In a recent post on its Facebook page, the EPF said it was working to contact members aged 100 and above who had not withdrawn their contributions yet.

“Checks can be made using their identification card or EPF membership numbers,” read the post.

Those concerned can also check unclaimed deposits and obtain more information here

If claims are not made before December 31, the money will be transferred to Unclaimed Money Management (BWTD) under the Finance Ministry.

Any claim made after the transfer must be submitted to BWTD.

Members or their next of kin can contact the EPF Contact Management Centre at 03-89226000 to obtain further information if their records are found in the search.

Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan had earlier said there was about RM11 billion in unclaimed money belonging to the public as of March this year. – The Vibes, September 1, 2023

Related News

Malaysia / 1mth

EPF members withdraw RM19.87 billion from Flexible Account as of May 31

Malaysia / 2mth

EPF records investment income of RM27.7b, up 51 per cent in Q1

Malaysia / 3mth

EPF introduces i-Legasi, iEmas, and retirement goal calculator

Malaysia / 5mth

14,332 company directors barred from traveling overseas due to EPF defaults

Malaysia / 5mth

More good news from PM: Guessing game online ranges from EPF withdrawals, free tolls to extra holidays

Malaysia / 5mth

60 per cent EPF members to reach basic savings level of about RM390k by 2030 - Amir Hamzah

Spotlight

Malaysia

Six per cent growth proves Malaysia's economy remains resilient - PM

Malaysia

DAP must have an 'exit clause' if it opts to remain in government - Ramkarpal

Malaysia

Police looking for two women who allegedly stole gold bracelet (video)

Malaysia

BN’s relations with PN put further strains on PH - KJ

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

MRT suddenly stops at Bukit Bintang and all went dark (video)

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Couple plead guilty over death of three-month-old baby in their care

Malaysia

PKR allows Nurul Izzah open-ended leave to pursue PhD, keeps door open for return

Malaysia

Mediation centres are a positive alternative in defamation cases

You may be interested

Malaysia

To leave or to stay? Penang and Kedah DAP remain undecided

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

Nurul Izzah pledges reform commitment outside formal party structure following rejected resignation

Malaysia

Economic architect Zhu Rongji dies aged 97 after transforming modern China

Malaysia

Rescue efforts ongoing after fisherman finds cats abandoned off Pulau Ketam (video)

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Pilot drug case: Police probe yields new leads

Malaysia

Woman dies after car crashes into parked motorcycles on Penang’s Macalister Road

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

Unhealthy air spreads across Malaysia as Sarawak and Klang Valley bear brunt

Malaysia

Malaysia - Hong Kong step up fight against cross-border competition breaches