Job Seeker Handbook

Malaysian Labour Law : Regulation of Employment

8. EPF

8.3 The Procedure to Register An Employee With The EPF

  • Employers must register their employees with the EPF within 7 days of employment under law.
  • Under section 41(2) of the EPF Act 1991, an employer who contravenes the above shall be found guilty of an offence and shall be liable, on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or fine not exceeding RM10,000 or to both.
  • An employer shall register the company or firm with the EPF by submitting the KWSP 1 Form. This can be obtained from the nearest EPF branch office.
  • Thereafter, for each employee, the employee and the employer is required to complete the KWSP 3 (AHL) Form. Generally, an employee will also be required to submit the Nomination Form KWSP 4 (AHL) which is attached together with the KWSP 3 (AHL) Form.
  • Once the application is approved, the employee will be sent a Membership Card.
  • The EPF contribution by employer and employee shall commence on the first month of salary payment pursuant to section 45(2) of the EPF Act 1991.

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