Project your KWSP savings at retirement based on salary, contributions & dividends
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), or Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP), is Malaysia's mandatory retirement savings scheme. Both employees and employers contribute a percentage of the employee's monthly salary.
Employees contribute 11% of their monthly salary (can opt for 7% or 9%). Employers contribute 12% for salaries RM5,000 and below, and 13% for salaries above RM5,000.
EPF declares annual dividends on members' savings. The conventional dividend rate has averaged approximately 5.5% over the past decade. Simpanan Shariah averages around 5.0%.
Members can make full withdrawals at age 55. Partial withdrawals from Account 2 are available for housing, education, and medical purposes before retirement age.
EPF recommends a basic savings of RM240,000 at age 55 to sustain a basic retirement. However, financial advisors suggest having at least RM600,000 - RM1,000,000 for a comfortable retirement in Malaysia.