Private Retirement Scheme VS EPF i-Saraan

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Private Retirement Scheme (PRS)

The PRS is a voluntary long-term retirement savings plan available to all individuals—employed, self-employed, or otherwise. Contributors enjoy tax relief of up to RM3,000 per year, extended until YA 2030, though returns are market-based and not guaranteed. Withdrawals before age 55 from Sub-Account B are subject to an 8% withholding tax, except for predesignated purposes like housing, healthcare, permanent departure, serious illness, disability, or death. Full withdrawals post-55 are permitted without penalty.

 

EPF i-Saraan

i-Saraan enables self-employed individuals to contribute voluntarily to EPF. Contributors benefit from EPF dividends, a death benefit, and an enhanced government matching incentive rate of 20%, capped at RM500 per year and a lifetime maximum of RM5,000, effective 1 January 2025. Tax relief up to RM4,000 is also available under personal relief.

 

PRS vs EPF i-Saraan comparison

PRS

EPF i-Saraan

  • Anyone can join voluntary
  • No minimum and maximum contribution amount
  • No minimum return guaranteed
  • Choices of high/low return investment available
  • Withdraw from second account before the age of 55 will be subjected to 8% tax
  • Tax relief of RM3000
  • Only self-employed can join
  • No minimum and maximum of RM60,000 contribution per annum
  • Choices of investments are not given to individuals
  • Withdrawal from second account before the ages of 55 possible
  • Tax relief of RM4000
  • Additional incentive of 20%, cap at RM500 per annum, lifetime RM5,000

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