PR1MA Housing Withdrawal
Requirements
- This withdrawal is strictly for the financing of PR1MA house and payment will be made directly to the financial institution.
- If your Akaun Sejahtera balance is less than the monthly payment amount requested, the EPF will pay the full amount in your Akaun Sejahtera (subject to a minimum payment of RM50).
- All other pre-retirement withdrawals under Akaun Sejahtera will be restricted.
- The restriction will be terminated when the member reaches age 55; makes a Pensionable Employees/Incapacitation/Leaving the Country Withdrawal/Death Withdrawal; or with written instruction from the financial institution.
- If your home is sold through foreclosure, the restrictions on your Akaun Sejahtera savings will remain unless with written permission from the financial institution.
- The EPF is not responsible for any late payments or non-payments due to non-contribution or the freezing of your account.
- Upon reaching age 55 and qualifying for Retirement Withdrawal, you are responsible for settling the outstanding loan with the financial institution for your PR1MA house.
- The PR1MA payment is decided by the member and subject to agreement from the financial institution.
- Part or all of your savings in Akaun Sejahtera (minimum RM50)
Step 1
Register an account at www.pr1ma.my and apply for the PR1MA housing project of your choice
Step 2
Wait for the offer letter of purchase and apply for a loan from a financial institution
Step 3
Submit your applications for:
a) Withdrawal restriction (ring-fence)
b) PR1MA Housing Withdrawal
c) Restructuring
d) Cancellation of withdrawal restriction (ring-fence)
Step 4
The financial institution will verify and forward your application to the EPF
Step 5
We will let you know once your withdrawal has been approved (via SMS/i-Akaun Security Message/Notice)
Important Reminder
1. Double check your panel banks
Refer to the list of EPF panel banks for direct crediting of payment into member's PR1MA House Loan account.
2. Submit to the panel bank of your choice
Send your completed submissions to the panel bank counter of your choice and they will apply to the EPF on your behalf.
3. Need more information?
Refer to our product brochure for additional information.
4. EPF PR1MA Panel Banks
- Ambank
- CIMB
- Maybank
- RHB
Frequently Asked Question
What is ring-fence?
Members are prohibited from making any other pre-retirement withdrawal such as Housing Withdrawal (except PR1MA Scheme), Health Withdrawal, Education Withdrawal, 50 Years Age Withdrawal and Hajj Withdrawal until completion of the PR1MA Housing Loan.
