KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has closed its George Town and Shah Alam offices and counters, to facilitate disinfection and sanitisation, after a number of staff there tested positive for Covid-19.
EPF George Town will be closed for two days starting today and reopen on Jan 6; while EPF Shah Alam will be closed today and reopen on Jan 5.
"Members who have made prior appointments at the related branches are advised to log on to the Janji Temu Online (JTO) facility to reschedule their visits to a later date. Members may also visit other EPF branches, which continue to operate as usual, or transact online via i-Akaun for selected services," it said in a statement on Sunday.
The EPF said it is taking the necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of its employees and members of the public.
All service employees at the related branches will be taking the Covid-19 swab test and, if found positive, will undergo the mandatory 10-day quarantine in accordance with the National Security Council's guidelines, it said.
Meanwhile, EPF said its Kota Kinabalu branch will be reopened today after being closed on Dec 31, 2020.
The EPF said those who seek clarification may call its contact management centre at 03-8922 6000 or refer to the EPF website at www.kwsp.gov.my. - Bernama