PETALING JAYA: As of December 2025, a total of 14,332 company directors have been barred from leaving Malaysia due to failure to remit their employees’ Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions.
This follows the submission of 2,257 new names to the Immigration Department between January and December 2025 under Section 39 of the EPF Act 1991.
In 2025, the EPF filed 3,530 civil suits and took 6,011 criminal actions against company directors and employers who failed to pay their employees’ EPF contributions.
EPF chief operating officer Sazaliza Zainuddin said, “All employers are required to make their employees’ EPF contributions in accordance with Section 43(1) of the EPF Act. Employers who fail to fulfil their statutory obligation to pay EPF contributions may result in enforcement action, including civil proceedings, criminal prosecution, and restrictions on leaving the country.”
“Our enforcement team continuously monitors employers to ensure contributions are paid accurately and on time. Timely contributions are essential not only in safeguarding employees’ rights but also in ensuring that their retirement savings continue to grow and provide a strong foundation for long-term financial wellbeing,” he said.
He added that the EPF frameworkmensures that employers fulfil their responsibility to contribute towards their employees’ retirement savings. Without this statutory mechanism, employees would have limited means to ensure that their employers consistently contribute to their retirement savings.
During the same period, the EPF resolved 8,868 cases of contribution arrears out of 21,029 employee complaints received, while 12,161 cases are still under investigation and legal action. Every complaint received is investigated and appropriate action will be taken to ensure members’ rights as employees are always protected.
“EPF will continue to intensify its enforcement efforts to ensure employers meet their statutory obligations. Employers who fail to do so should expect firm action, as protecting members’ retirement savings remains our priority,” said Sazaliza.
Members are urged to regularly check their EPF accounts through the KWSP i-Akaun application to ensure that their employers’ contributions are credited on time and in the correct amount. If any discrepancies are detected, members should immediately contact their employers for verification. Should an employer fail to make the required contributions, members may contact or visit any EPF office to lodge a complaint, together with supporting documents such as employment offer letters, payslips, or other relevant records.
In addition, the EPF encourages employers to use the i-Akaun (Employer) platform to check the list of employees whose contributions have been paid, and their payment history. If there are any issues regarding contribution arrears, employers may contact or visit any EPF office to resolve them.
The Sun Malaysia
