Last updated : 23 Aug 2023 
If the nominee passes away, their next-of-kin is eligible to apply for Death Withdrawal.
If the nominee passes away before the death of the member, the member’s next-of-kin is eligible to apply for Death Withdrawal. But, if the nominee passes away after the death of the member, the nominee’s next-of-kin is eligible to apply.
| MEMBER IS MARRIED | MEMBER IS UNMARRIED |
|---|---|
| The member's widow/widower, children (or their guardian), parents, siblings or Administrator | The member's parents, siblings or Administrator |
| Members Savings/ Withdrawal Period | ≤ RM2,500 | > RM2,500 – RM25,000 | > RM25,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| For applications made less than two (2) months after member's death | Lump sum payment |
First payment:
RM2,500 Second payment two (2) months after member's death: Full savings balance |
First payment:
RM2,500 Second payment two (2) months after member's death: RM22,500 Balance savings to be paid based on Official Letter issued by the Courts/Legal Institutions/ARB |
| For applications made two (2) months after member's death | Lump sum payment | Lump sum payment |
RM25,000
Balance savings to be paid based on Official Letter issued by the Courts/Legal Institutions/ARB |
*If member passes away without making a nomination, any individual that is appointed by the court will act accordingly to apply for the Death Withdrawal.
* The EPF reserves the rights to make all final decisions pertaining to the Death Assistance.
(registered before 1 Aug 1998)
Subject to member’s marital status
*Amanah Raya Bhd (ARB) will receive 100% of the EPF member's savings either as the nominee (for Muslim/non-Muslim members) or as a Trustee (for non-Muslim members - subject to the nominee's age and distribution) based on the applicable laws.
*If member passes away without making a nomination, any institution that is appointed by the court will act accordingly to apply for the Death Withdrawal.
PAYMENT METHODS
| Local Payments | Overseas Payments |
|---|---|
| Full payment in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) will be credited to the applicant(s). If applicant hold an active account with our panel bank and identification number matches the bank records |
Full payment will be made via Foreign Demand Draft in the currency of the applicant(s) choice. If your preferred currency is included in our list of approved currencies |
| You will be issued a Bankers Cheque If payment to your account is unsuccessful |
Full payment will be made via Foreign Demand Draft in US Dollars If your preferred currency is not available on our approved list |
IMPORTANT REMINDER
(complete with name, designation and official stamp except for copies of documents which require certification by an EPF officer)
AUTHORISED PERSONS
