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Member companies have been reminded of the recent changes to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Regulations. Employers are now required to forward the employee’s record card ‘Form A’ to the relevant labour office within 30 days of recruitment. Additionally, first-time employees must appear before the Commissioner General of Labour or an authorized officer to submit information in Form A, with employers responsible for facilitating this process.

While these changes aim to promote accurate and transparent registration, companies, particularly those recruiting large volumes of first-time employees, have encountered significant operational and administrative challenges. These challenges include heavy backlogs, lengthy processing times, limited infrastructure, and operational disruptions.

Considering these challenges, and despite companies’ dedicated efforts to comply, the EFC has requested the Department of Labour to grant an administrative extension until 31st December 2025 for the implementation of these requirements.

Member companies are also encouraged to individually seek relief from the Commissioner of Labour – EPF, requesting administrative relaxation until 31st December 2025 regarding the new obligations. To assist with this process, the EFC has shared a set of request templates that can be used when communicating with the Department of Labour.