How many employers failed to pay EPF contributions by June 2024?

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13,820 Employers Failed to Remit EPF Contributions by June 2024

As of June 2024, a total of 13,820 employers, representing 2.02 per cent of the 685,399 registered with the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), had failed to pay their employee contributions. This situation has led the EPF to pursue various legal avenues to ensure compliance and protect employee welfare.
Company Directors Barred from Leaving the Country

Between January and June 2024, 635 company directors were submitted to the Immigration Department to be barred from leaving the country due to unpaid EPF contributions. This measure is stipulated under Section 39 of the EPF Act 1991, underscoring the seriousness with which the EPF treats defaults.
Legal Actions Taken Against Employers

In the first half of 2024, the EPF initiated significant legal actions against defaulting employers. A total of 1,932 civil suits were filed against company directors for outstanding contributions. Concurrently, 2,200 criminal cases were brought against employers who had defaulted on their employees' monthly EPF payments.
Broader Impact on Company Directors

The cumulative number of company directors barred from leaving the country due to unpaid contributions reached 12,787 between January and June 2024. This indicates a widespread issue affecting company leadership and their ability to travel, highlighting the EPF's stringent enforcement of contribution obligations.

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