SINGAPORE (Dec 27): A Malaysian official on Tuesday clarified that Malaysians working abroad are eligible to make contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) via the 1Malaysia Retirement Savings Scheme (SP1M).

"The SP1M was introduced to encourage the self-employed and those without fixed income to contribute voluntarily based on their capability. This include Malaysians working abroad," Johor EPF branch Retirement Advisory Service (RAS) officer Faizal Abu Al-Ashari told Bernama.

Faizal says Malaysians below 55 years of age can register as EPF members to make savings until they reach retirement age, refuting the perception that those working abroad are not eligible.

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