Malaysia At The Frontier: Charting A Global Roadmap For Future-Ready Social Security
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia stands at the frontier of global dialogue to chart the world towards a global roadmap for inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready social security systems.
This vision took centre stage today as Kuala Lumpur hosts the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025, officiated by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
The five-day event, running until 3rd October, positions Kuala Lumpur as the hub of international dialogue on social protection. Organised by the International Social Security Association (ISSA), cohosted by Social Security Organization (PERKESO) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), with support from Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP] and the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Ministers Department (ICU JPM), WSSF 2025 carries the theme “Shaping Social Security for a World in Transition”.
With over 2,000 participants representing 253 institutions from 133 countries, including ministers, CEOs, technical experts, and representatives from international bodies such as the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Bank, the forum marks the world’s largest gathering on social protection.
The National Presentation on Malaysia’s Social Security highlighted the nation’s reforms to expand coverage, strengthen financial sustainability and integrate digital technology.
Malaysia’s approach is increasingly recognised as a model for balancing domestic priorities with global challenges, from the rise of the gig economy and ageing populations to the need for stronger, more resilient institutions.
The afternoon plenary, Global Developments and Trends in Social Security, brought together international experts to assess how demographic shifts, digitalisation and changing labour markets are reshaping protection systems worldwide.
Discussions underscored the urgent need for agile and resilient systems capable of addressing climate change, informality and rapid technological disruption.
These insights will frame the conversations throughout the week and guide the collective effort towards a future-ready global social protection agenda.
Issued by
Corporate Communications and Affairs Division
29 September 2025
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About the Employees Provident Fund® (EPF®)
The Employees Provident Fund® (EPF®) is Malaysia’s premier retirement savings fund, helping its members achieve adequate savings for a comfortable retirement. This is in line with EPF’s purpose to build a better retirement future for Malaysia and its mission to helping members achieve a comfortable retirement income. The EPF has evolved significantly from a transaction-centric to a professional fund management organisation with a strong focus on retirement security. The EPF is guided by a robust and professional governance framework when making investment decisions. It continues to play a catalytic role in the nation’s economic growth and seeks to cultivate a savings and investment culture among its members to improve the country’s financial literacy level.