{"id":18075,"date":"2021-01-11T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-apply-epf-i-sinar.html"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:02:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:02:03","slug":"how-to-apply-epf-i-sinar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/cash-aid\/how-to-apply-epf-i-sinar.html","title":{"rendered":"EPF i-Sinar Category 2 Application Opens Today – Here\u2019s How You Can Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Through the Employees Provident Fund\u2019s (EPF) i-Sinar facility, members can withdraw up to RM60,000 from their Account 1. Category 1 members have been able to submit their applications since Dec 1, 2020, while members under Category 2 can start applying today. Here\u2019s a quick step-by-step application guide.<\/strong><\/p> \n

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Need extra cash to cover your living expenses during troubled times? You might want to consider applying for the EPF i-Sinar withdrawal facility, which has enabled EPF members who were affected by job losses and pay cuts to withdraw parts of their retirement savings.<\/p> \n

According to The News Straits Times<\/a>, the EPF has approved 2.5 million applications as of January 4. Just like these successful applicants, you too can benefit from i-Sinar. However, before starting your application process, you should check your eligibility status and the amount of money you can withdraw.<\/p> \n

Are you eligible for i-Sinar?<\/h2> \n

According to the EPF<\/a>, contributors who are applying for the i-Sinar facility are divided into two categories:<\/p> \n

1. i-Sinar Category 1<\/h3> \n

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Since December 21, 2020, the EPF has been accepting i-Sinar applications from members who fall under Category 1. (Image source: EPF)<\/em><\/p> \n

You belong in Category 1 if…<\/p> \n