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Govt studies proposal to extend EPF i-Sayang scheme to non-citizen wives
Malaysian government examines expanding EPF i-Sayang retirement savings for non-citizen wives.
In brief
Malaysian government examines expanding EPF i-Sayang retirement savings for non-citizen wives. Malaysian government will study proposal to let Malaysian husbands contribute to EPF accounts of non-citizen wives while ensuring retirement savings protection and sustainability. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Government proposal for EPF i-Sayang expansion
Malaysian government through EPF will study proposal to allow Malaysian husbands to make voluntary contributions for non-citizen wives' EPF accounts.
Finance Ministry emphasizes sustainability and legal requirements
Finance Ministry says expansion must consider retirement savings protection, legal requirements and programme sustainability before implementation.
i-Sayang scheme details
i-Sayang allows husbands to transfer two per cent of employee contributions to wives' EPF accounts since March 2023.
Current scheme impact
233,371 husbands registered as contributors involving 233,547 wives as recipients since March 2023.
Financial impact to date
RM563.6 million transferred through i-Sayang as of August 31, 2026.
Government response to parliamentary question
Finance Ministry will carefully assess expansion's implications for retirement savings protection and legal requirements before final decision.
The one thing
Malaysian government will study proposal to let Malaysian husbands contribute to EPF accounts of non-citizen wives while ensuring retirement savings protection and sustainability.
