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zapster79
post Jul 16 2019, 08:16 AM

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QUOTE(Krv23490 @ May 21 2019, 11:38 AM)
Yes I think you can , just go open an account with them, normally an employer opens it for you but I would put it somewhere where is more liquid in case you need the money in the future. Not sure if can withdraw till 55 .
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If you have more than RM1 million in your EPF, you can withdraw the excess.
http://www.kwsp.gov.my/member/withdrawals/...rm1mill-savings
zapster79
post Jul 16 2019, 10:59 PM

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QUOTE(neverfap @ Jul 16 2019, 09:30 PM)
500k

U can take from account 1 if account 2 is insufficient.
Also min withdrawal is 50k

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Yes, that's correct.

Regarding the minimum withdrawal, it used to be minimum RM50K once per quarter, but it appears they have removed that requirement. It now states as follows:

What You Can Withdraw
Any Amount, Any Time in excess of RM 1 million in savings
zapster79
post Jul 19 2019, 06:13 PM

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The option for self contribution is intended for those who are self employed but EPF didn't restrict salaried employees from self contributing. If you are doubtful, try to top up a small amount and check your EPF account 2 working days later.

As for maximum contribution via online banking, it's RM5K per transaction. If you want to contribute more, just do multiple transactions. Max is RM60K per year.
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post Sep 29 2019, 05:19 AM

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QUOTE(issac96 @ Sep 28 2019, 03:35 PM)
Hmm, OCBC Bank ?  :confused:
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Maybank, CIMB and Public Bank. Not sure about other banks.
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post Dec 1 2019, 07:56 PM

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 1 2019, 02:56 PM)
If I make the online transfer on 30-Dec, it should appear in EPF on 31-Dec right.

If my fund is in form of cashier order/banker's cheque dated 30-Dec, any idea how I can get it available on my savings account on the 30th itself so that I can make online contribution? It dies take a few days to clear the cheque right?

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Based on my experience, it takes 2 working days to appear in your account.
zapster79
post Feb 23 2020, 10:21 PM

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QUOTE(lyc1982 @ Feb 23 2020, 08:40 PM)
sifus sekalian...

need some help, i did a test rm10 top-up with cimbclicks last thursday...

but today i login to kwsp...the detail summary is not showing that rm10 top-up...can advise ?

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It takes 2 working days to appear in your account. Try checking tomorrow.
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post Feb 26 2020, 03:50 PM

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QUOTE(kochin @ Feb 26 2020, 10:51 AM)
sorry if this Q's were raised before.

1. For self contribution, is it parked under account 1, 2 or spread as per the standard ratio (70/30)?

2. Withdrawal from contributors who has more than RM1mil, withdrawal is from which account? Again account 1, 2, or standard ratio applies?

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1. Standard ratio.
2. Account 2.
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post Feb 27 2020, 11:35 AM

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This is an old article which says that withdrawals will be made from Account 2 first, and once that is depleted, then only from Account 1.
https://www.theborneopost.com/2012/03/21/ho...an-rm1-million/

Some of the info here is outdated already, so not sure if it still holds true.

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post Mar 8 2020, 06:26 PM

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QUOTE(akhito @ Mar 7 2020, 04:54 PM)
Just curious, how well that u guys , the self-contributors have faith in epf since the fund is kinda locked down until 60 years old
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I can't think of any investment vehicle which is risk free and gives consistent returns of more than 5% annually. Plus, majority of our savings are already in KWSP through our employment, and it's the easiest way to accumulate funds to reach RM1 million quickly. We are allowed to withdraw amounts in excess of RM1 million even before reaching 50 or 55 .
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post Mar 9 2020, 02:37 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Mar 9 2020, 08:30 AM)
seems like transferred money doesnt "register" at EPF during the weekends.
normally it takes 2 days to appear but over the weekends, nothing is happening. suspense only now... smile.gif
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It's 2 working days, hence weekend is not counted.
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post Jan 15 2023, 09:19 AM

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I suppose the self-contribution amount will only be increased to RM100K (from current RM60K) after Budget 2023 is approved on 24 February 2023.

 

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