I do respect the choice of some EPF members who like the flexibility of withdrawing money from Akaun Fleksibel (Account 3). Their money, their choice.
Then again, not all EPF members would need to withdraw money from Akaun Fleksibel (Account 3).
Ratio to be implemented by EPF on 11 May 2024 : 75% will go into Akaun Persaraan, 15% into Akaun Sejahtera, and 10% into Akaun Fleksibel.
Preferred Ratio for those who do not need flexibility: 75% will go into Akaun Persaraan, 25% into Akaun Sejahtera, and 0% into Akaun Fleksibel.
The preferred ratio is just a slight tweak from the ratio to be implemented by EPF, and is almost similar to the previous ratio of 70%:30%.
How is it practical for those who do not need flexibility, to keep on submitting the physical “Borang Pindahan Simpanan Ke Akaun Persaraan/ Akaun Sejahtera” on a regular basis, to EPF? Imagine the extra workload to be handled by EPF on this matter.
I think they don't anticipate that many people will do this (transfer from acc3 to acc1/2), because there's no benefit doing it.
If really so many people do this or make noise about it, they will make the option available online.