Everybody so that people who remains in the country cannot withdraw until they decided to leave the country… the same principles apply to all foreigners working in Singapore

But even in 1995, there was already concern that exempting foreign workers, especially EP holders, from CPF contributions would have negative impacts on Singaporean workers, especially the middle-ranking PMETs, because employers would benefit from lower wage costs when they employ new foreign staff.

An article in The Straits Times on 15 July 1995 noted that Singaporean workers would become less competitive against foreigners if employers do not make up for all, or some, of the CPF foregone by the foreign worker, especially if the foreigner was here on local terms. Even the then-Menteri Besar of Johor, Mr Abdul Ghani Othman, expressed his concern that the rule change would make Singapore a more attractive place to work for Malaysians, especially those from Johor.

Foreigners in SG no pay into CPF, only PR and citizen.

That said, even SG people voiced concern that employers would favor hiring foreigners since they dont need to pay to CPF (and thus cheaper). likely one of the reasons madani imposed this EPF rule for foreigners. after all how many time you hear grumblings here that employers hire bangla cuz cheaper than local?

Hopefully yes together with minimum wage hike ppl get weaned off the cheap foreign labour drug. But even at 1.5K and the numerous hassles and levies etc, some factories still turn to foreigners in droves.

ayam most curious the effect they have on those coffeeshop and resto bangla and myanmar. unless the EPF contribution rate is lower than local rate, employers now have to factor in a minimum extra 12% extra into the gross pay, unless they can convince the workers that ("even though your take home pay is lower, but the money is still yours to withdraw once you leave").

Type M boleh pilih masuk zakat or kwsp kan?

Ada masuk ke tak, itu lain cerita.

Coffee shop I feel using lots of illegals ler haha

But they might be getting more than minimum also. I remember post mco there was a shortage of workers so won't be surprised if some offered more to pinch staff

ignorance is a bliss~
aHAHAHAHAHAH can pilih masuk zakat or kwsp
u think zakat is like tabung is it?

Frankly, collecting from expat is a form of desperation if you ask me.

EPF function is for retirement. You expect the expat to retire meh? Doesnt make common sense to ask them to contribute.

Sure so easy can withdraw or not ? Go back can take out

Retirement for Malaysian, Tax on Foreigner.

EPF members who are not Malaysian citizens are eligible to make a withdrawal request subject to the  terms and conditions as determined by EPF.

it cannot be tax, cause the likelihood of returning the epf contribution after they leave the country is very high.
Cause non-citizens last time must request to contribute. the only different now is compulsory.

Something like a retaining tax

Duno, please elaborate 🙏🏻

Is it like donation for a specific purpose kind of stuff.
- All kind of project also need funds to operate, if not mana ada manpower?

Duno, please elaborate 🙏🏻

Is it like donation for a specific purpose kind of stuff.
- All kind of project also need funds to operate, if not mana ada manpower?