The fund said 1,932 civil suits were filed against company directors during the same period, while 2,200 criminal cases were brought against employers who defaulted on their workers’ monthly contributions.

“As of June 2024, a total of 13,820 employers, or 2.02% of the 685,399 employers registered with EPF, have failed to pay their employee’s contributions,” it said in a statement today.

EPF chief operating officer Sazaliza Zainuddin reminded employers of their obligation to remit their employees’ contributions promptly, in accordance with Section 43(1) of the EPF Act 1991.

“Failure to make timely EPF contributions is considered a serious offence,” he said, adding that the fund will not hesitate to pursue legal remedies, including civil and criminal action, to protect the rights of employees.

He said the monthly contributions reflect the employers’ commitment to their workers’ wellbeing and fulfilment of legal obligations.

EPF also urged employers to utilise the KWSP i-Akaun platform, which enables them to securely review the list of employees whose contributions have been paid, as well as their payment history.