# 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.
- Title: Govt studies proposal to extend EPF i-Sayang scheme to…
- Summary: Malaysian government examines expanding EPF i-Sayang retirement savings for non-citizen wives.
- Keywords: epf, i-sayang, malaysian government, non-citizen wives, retirement savings, voluntary contributions, finance ministry, Malay Mail
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/12/govt-studies-proposal-to-extend-epf-i-sayang-scheme-to-non-citizen-wives/242931
- Published: 2026-11-12T10:34:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: epf, i-sayang, malaysian government, non-citizen wives, retirement savings, voluntary contributions, finance ministry, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Malaysian government will study proposal to let Malaysian husbands contribute to EPF accounts of non-citizen wives while ensuring retirement savings protection and sustainability.