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Payment of Pension Matters

1.What is the procedure for pensioners who wish to change their paying bank?

Effective August 2012, a change of bank account for pensioners / pension recipients is allowed only once a year. Each application must be enclosed with a Bank Account Change Request letter, which can be downloaded from http://www.jpapencen.gov.my/penukaran_akaun.html

Once complete, the letter can be mailed to the address listed below:

Retirement Fund (KWAP)
Skytech Tower 2, Jalan Teknokrat 2,
Cyberjaya, 63000 Cyberjaya,
Selangor, Malaysia

2.What are Scheme A and Scheme B monthly pension payments?

  • Scheme A
    • Monthly automatic payment into a private bank account, either a savings or a current account.
    • Pensioners have spouses who marry while they are still in service (i.e., a spouse who is eligible for a derivative pension after the pensioner’s death)
  • Scheme B
    • Monthly payments to pensioners or pension recipients are made by crediting their bank accounts. However, before the pension money is credited to the account, the recipient must sign the pension claim form at any selected bank branch.
    • Single pensioners/ pension recipents (single/widower/widow) and NO ONE else will receive the pension derivative after the death of the pensioners/pension recipents.
    • Pensioners who are infirm, disabled or children under the age of 12.
    • For retirees/pension recipients who are unable to attend the bank every month, a Personal Representative can be appointed by using the JPA.BP.SKP.B07: Appointment of Personal Representative For Pensioner or Pension Recipient Form and JPA.BP.SPT.B06: Bank Account Information Of Pension Recipient Form (allowed to use individual or joint accounts).
  • Delegated Scheme A (with an application)
    • Pensioners/ pension recipents (single/widower/widow) and NO ONE else will receive the pension derivative after the death of the pensioners/pension recipents.
    • Pensioners/pension recipients can change their pension payment method from Scheme B to Delegated Scheme A (Automatic Crediting to the Bank) if a Personal Representative is appointed using the JPA.BP.SKP.B08: Application For Scheme A Representative Appointment form (only individual accounts are allowed).

3.What is the implication if the pension under Scheme B is not claimed for 3 months or more?

If the pension payment under Scheme B is not claimed within three months, the payment will expire and the pension payment for the following month will cease. Pensioners must report to KWAP to reactivate their accounts and resume receiving pension payments.

4.Can an individual other than the pensioner / pension recipient claim for the pension?

It is possible if the appointment of a personal representative is approved by the Pension Division. The appointment of the personal representative is given to pensioners who are infirm and have a joint account. The representative must be the joint account holder of the pensioner/pension recipient.

5.What is the procedure for a pensioner who wishes to switch from Scheme B to delegated Scheme A?

Applications can be submitted by completing the JPA.BP.SKP.B08 – Application For Scheme A Representative Appointment form and attaching a copy of the appointed representative’s MyKad.

7.List of participating banks in the pension payment via a bank system

  1. Bank Muamalat (M) Berhad
  2. Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank)
  3. Bank Simpanan Nasional
  4. Affin Bank Berhad
  5. CIMB Bank Berhad
  6. Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
  7. Public Bank Berhad
  8. Alliance Bank Berhad
  9. RHB Bank Berhad
  10. HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
  11. Bank Kerjasama Rakyat (Malaysia) Berhad
  12. Hong Leong Bank Berhad
  13. Agro Bank Berhad

8.Can a pensioner under Scheme B switch to Scheme A?

Yes. Please complete the Scheme A representative appointment form, which can be downloaded at www.jpapencen.gov.my

Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death

1.What is Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death?

Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death is the Government's grant to dependents of public servants who pass away while they are still in service.

2.What is the purpose of giving the Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death?

To assist dependents of public servants who passed away within a period of not more than 240 months of service.

3.Who is entitled for the Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death?

Public Servants, whether temporary or permanent, who opt for the Pension Scheme or the Employees Provident Fund Scheme (EPF). These Public Servants include Federal Public Service, State Service, Statutory Authorities and Local Authorities.

4.Who is entitled to receive the Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death?

The Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death will be given to eligible widows/widowers/children/mothers/fathers. However, this Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death is not granted in cases of confirmed death due to suicide.

5.What is the amount of Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death?

The amount of Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death is based on the service duration that can be calculated as follows:

Service Duration (Months) Payment of Ex-Gratia (RM)
≤ 60150,000
61 to 120100,000
121 to 18075,000
181 to 24050,000

6.How is the Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death made?

Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death is a lump sum payment made to eligible heirs.

7.Does the Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death replace the Derivative Ex-Gratia / Work Disaster Ex-Gratia?

No. The Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death is an addition to existing retirement benefits.

8.Does the officer’s heir need to apply for the Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death?

The Ex-Gratia Payment Upon Death for public officers who opted for the pension scheme will be processed simultaneously with the application for derivative pension benefits. For public officers who opted for the EPF Scheme, an application should be submitted by the Head of Department to the Pension Division of Public Service Department. The application procedure and relevant form are detailed in SECTION PP.1.2.8 Lump Sum of Ex-Gratia Payment upon Death to Eligible Heirs of Members Who Died during the Service Terms.

Cash Award in Lieu of Leave (GCR) Grant

1.What is the GCE cash award?

The GCR cash award is cash given to Public Service Members who do not have the chance to spend their annual leaves for the service’s sake, and is given to them upon retirement.

2.What does the early grant of the GCR cash award mean?

The early grant of the GCR cash award is an initiative that allows an officer to convert the amount of GCR accumulated while in service into cash, subject to specified conditions.

3.How is the early grant of the GCR cash award calculated?

1/30 x (substantive pay + *fixed allowance) x 90 days

  1. Fixed Premier Post Allowance
  2. Fixed Entertainment Allowance
  3. Fixed Public Service Allowance
  4. Fixed Housing Allowance

4.What are the eligibility requirements for the early grant of the GCR cash award?

Conditions that need to be complied with before applying for the early grant of the 90-day cash award are:

  1. The period of service that can be taken into account shall not be less than 15 years, subject to Regulations 5, 6 and 7, Pension Regulations of 1980;
  2. Has reached the age of 45 years, as specified in Service Circular Number 13 Year of 2002: Document of Public Servant’s Date of Birth;
  3. The amount of accumulated annual leave before redemption must be at least 90 days;
  4. Free of any criminal proceedings or disciplinary action;
  5. Obtain a recommendation from the Head of Department;
  6. The early grant of the GCR cash award can only be made ONCE throughout the service.

6.Is it permissible for me to submit a new application if the 80-day GCR application was approved?

No. The early grant of the GCR cash award can only be granted ONCE throughout the service.

7.Is it permissible for me to apply for the early grant cash award more/less than 90 days?

No. The amount of the early grant of the GCR award is only set for 90 days.

8.Will I be paid the GCR amount of 180 days upon retirement even though I have been approved for the early grant of the GCR cash award of 90 days?

No. The GCR payment upon retirement is based on the remaining amount of annual leave accumulated, which is limited to a total of 180 days as stated in Section PP.1.3.1: Cash Award in Lieu of Leave (GCR) Grant.

9.How do I apply for an early grant of the GCR cash award?

The application for the early grant of the GCR cash award must be submitted to the Pension Division, Public Service Department (PSD) through the Head of Department.

The application procedure for the early grant of GCR cash award is explained in Section PP.1.3.4: Cash Award in Lieu of Leave Grant.

10.Can excess GCR be converted to annual leave during the year of retirement?

Yes. The procedure for applying for GCR permission to be used as annual leave during the retirement year is explained in Section PP.1.3.3: Permission to Replace Exceeding 180 Days of Vacation Leave Used as Vacation Leave during the Retirement Year.

11.Can the department impose/prescribe conditions in addition to those specified in PP.1.3.4?

Yes, subject to the consideration of the Head of Department to impose/ prescribe additional conditions.

12.Are officers who opt for the EPF Scheme eligible to make an early redemption of the GCR cash award if the prescribed conditions have been met?

Yes. Officers who opt for the EPF Scheme are also eligible to make early redemption of the GCR cash award if the prescribed conditions have been met.

Note:

The calculation of GCR for officers who opt for the EPF Scheme started on 1 November 2004.

Head of Depatment’s Responsiblities

13.What is the role and responsibility of the Head of Department in the matter of the early grant of the GCR cash award?

Head of Department shall —

  1. Ensure the accumulation of GCR made throughout the service period is correct and orderly as required by the section currently in force;
  2. Ensure evidence of GCR accumulation is recorded and verified (signature and date of verification) in the officer's leave statement book;
  3. Ensure that the GCR accumulated should be at least 90 days;
  4. Record the approval of early redemption of the GCR cash award in the Government Service Book (BPK) of the officer as follows:
  5. “The officer has been approved for the early grant of the GCR cash award on …………………………… [specify the date of approval by the Public Service Department of Malaysia (JPA)] in the amount of RM ……………….”.;
  6. Using the GCR Calculation System application that can be downloaded from the portal at www.jpapencen.gov.my for the purpose of accurate GCR calculation at the end of the service; and
  7. Submit an application for early grant together with certified copies of the BPK the Leave Statement to the Pension Division, PSD.

14.Will the Pension Division's (PSD) approval of the early grant of the GCR cash award be void if it is discovered that the officer does not meet the conditions that have been set/ is subject to criminal proceedings or disciplinary action?

Yes. Ministry/Department shall notify the Pension Division, PSD, if it is discovered that the officer does not meet the conditions that have been set/is subject to criminal proceedings or disciplinary action after obtaining approval from the Pension Division, PSD. The Pension Division, PSD, will cancel the previously granted approval and notify the Ministry/Department of the cancellation.

Tax Exemption for early grant of the GCR cash award

15.Will the early grant of the GCR cash award lead to tax exemption?

No. The early grant of the GCR cash award received is subject to income tax for the current year's income under the Income Tax Act currently in force.

State Public Service, Statutory Authorities and Local Authorities

16.Is this GCR cash award facility available to all State Public Services, Statutory Authorities and Local Authorities?

The implementation of the early grant of GCR cash awards is subject to the acceptance of Section PP.1.3.4 by the respective Authority.

The Head of the Department of the relevant Authority that adopts Section PP.1.3.4 shall consider the application and pay the early grant of the GCR cash award to the respective officer.

17.Who is responsible for the approval and early grant of the GCR cash award for officers appointed by the State Public Service, Statutory Authority, and Local Authority?

For officers appointed by the State Public Service, Statutory Authority and Local Authority, the approval and early grant of this cash award will be carried out by the State Public Service, Statutory Authority and Local Authority respectively.

18.Who is responsible for the approval and early grant of the GCR cash award for federally appointed officers who are posted to the State Agency/Department?

For federally appointed officers posted to the State Agency/Department, approval will be managed by the Pension Division, PSD, while payments will be managed by the State Agency/Department using provisions from the Malaysian Ministry of Finance.

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FAQs

Is the public service loan forgiveness worth it? ›

In summary, the public service loan forgiveness program could be an efficient way to pay off your student loans if you satisfy the requirements needed and have a decent student loan balance. If you are trying for the PSLF program, it is important to communicate with you loan servicer.

How to answer what does public service mean to you? ›

A public service is a resource offered by an organization, typically a government agency or private business, intended to support members of a community. Public services include healthcare, waste removal and transportation, and are systems and solutions that can benefit various groups of individuals.

How much will the public service loan forgive? ›

There is no limit to how much can be forgiven by PSLF. The program forgives the remaining balance of your federal student debt after 10 years of service and 120 payments to your federal student loans. We have seen NEA members receive forgiveness on loans with balances of $20,000, $100,000, and even more.

Can public service loan forgiveness be backdated? ›

You can also apply for forgiveness once you're eligible and certify your employment retroactively.

Why are so many PSLF applications denied? ›

A mix of reasons, including: Borrowers who are not actually eligible for PSLF. Borrowers who have not yet made 120 qualifying payments. Borrowers who were on the wrong repayment plan, and.

Is there a downside to applying for PSLF? ›

Along with the pros of PSLF, there are some cons. 1) Complex Eligibility Requirements. Although the Education Department has made considerable efforts to simplify and streamline PSFL, it is still complex. Borrows must meet specific requirements for loan types, repayment plans, employment status, and timely payments.

What is considered public service? ›

This includes employers such as the U.S. military, public elementary and secondary schools, public colleges and universities, public child and family service agencies, and special governmental districts (including entities such as public transportation, water, bridge district, or housing authorities).

What is an example of public services in government? ›

Examples of such services include the fire brigade, police, air force, and paramedics (see also public service broadcasting).

Is public service a calling? ›

“Public service is a noble calling, and we need men and women of character to believe in their communities, in their states, and in their country.” PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH.

Do $0 payments count for PSLF? ›

And also unlike other repayment plans that require the loan to be repaid in full over time, IDR plans offer forgiveness of the loans balance at the end of the repayment period. Monthly payments can be as low as $0 for some borrowers and still count toward forgiveness.

What is the rejection rate for public service loan forgiveness? ›

Among processed applications for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), 2.3% have been accepted since November 2020. Among denied claims, 24.6% are denied due to incomplete paperwork. 14.4% of PSLF applications have yet to be processed.

Who now qualifies for public service loan forgiveness? ›

You must be a direct employee of a qualifying employer for your employment to qualify. This means that employees of contracted organizations, that are not themselves a qualifying employer, won't qualify for PSLF including government contractors and for-profit organizations.

How long does it take to get PSLF approved? ›

Typically it takes at least 2 months to process PSLF Forms. During the busiest PSLF Waiver periods, estimates were between four and six months. If you're still within those time periods, continue waiting. You can always go to the My Activity page on studentaid.gov to check the status.

Do I qualify for PSLF if I haven't made 120 payments? ›

Requirements for Qualifying Payments

To get PSLF, you have to get a total count of 120 qualifying payments.

How far back do PSLF payments count? ›

If you have not consolidated your Direct Loans, you can buy back months starting with Oct. 2007, when the PSLF program was established by law. If you have Direct consolidation loans, you can buy back starting with whichever is most recent: Oct. 2007 or the earliest disbursement date of your Direct Consolidation Loan.

What is the success rate of PSLF? ›

Here's how many borrowers have seen their debts discharged through PSLF: 11% of all PSLF and TEPSLF applications have been approved, according to June 2023 data from the Department of Education (673,077 approved for discharge among 6,147,812 total applications).

What are the pros and cons of government student loan forgiveness? ›

The pros and cons of student loan forgiveness
  • Con: Forgiving debt isn't fair to people who've already made their payments. ...
  • Pro: Debt forgiveness is the empathetic solution. ...
  • Con: Student loan forgiveness could worsen inflation. ...
  • Pro: An imperfect solution is better than nothing.

Who benefits most from PSLF? ›

Black Americans are more likely to hold student debt, at 28.6% compared with 19.8% for white Americans. And while Black and white borrowers are similarly likely to be potentially eligible for PSLF forgiveness, Black borrowers can expect a higher level of forgiveness, with the mean relief expected to be $47,903.

How hard is it to get public service loan forgiveness? ›

PSLF Process

Because you have to make 120 qualifying monthly payments, it will take at least 10 years before you can qualify for PSLF. Important: You must still be working for a qualifying employer at the time you submit your form for forgiveness.

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