2pc EPF contribution rate for foreign workers relatively low, says MoF
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KUALA LUMPUR: The two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate payable by employers for non-Malaysian workers is relatively low, the Finance Ministry (MoF) said.
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The ministry said the rate takes into account the need to balance workers' social protection objectives with the costs borne by employers.
"The government recognises the challenges employers face from rising business costs, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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