Started in 2019, Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) is an initiative in the form of saving given to all Sarawak-born children regardless of race, religion or socio-economics status.
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Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) is assistance given to prepare Sarawakian children for further studies at higher educational level, start a career or as capital for a small business.
The eligibility requirements are as follows:
(i) Malaysian citizen;
(ii) Born in Sarawak or outside Sarawak;
(iii) Either one or both parents are MyKad holders with ‘K’ status;
(v) For adopted children:
a) Either one or both parents are MyKad holders with ‘K’ status; and
b) A valid Certificate of Adoption is available.
Yes. Regardless of where the child is born in Malaysia, a completed EFS form attached with supporting documents listed below will have to be sent to the National Registration Department, Sarawak within a period of 1 year from the child’s birth date.
a) A copy of child’s birth certificate verified by a JPN officer;
b) A copy of any of the parent's MyKad with status 'K' verified by a JPN officer or
c) Acopyofbiometricsofanyofthe parents status ‘K’ verified by a JPN officer.
Yes. For children born outside Malaysia, registration of the birth will have to be done at a Malaysian Embassy/Consulate/High Commission to verify that the parents have chosen Malaysian citizenship for the child before applying for EFS at the National Registration Department, Sarawak within a period of 1 year. A copy of child’s birth certificate verified by a JPN officer and a copy of any of the parent's MyKad with status 'K' verified by a JPN officer or a copy of biometrics of any of the parents status ‘K’ verified by a JPN officer have to be submitted.
At least 14 working days depending on the completion of the supporting documents submitted to National Registration Department Sarawak.
Currently, all EFS applications can be submitted manually at all 52 National Registration Department branches in Sarawak. Required documents include completely-filled form attached with a copy of child’s birth certificate verified by a JPN officer and a copy of any of the parent's MyKad with status 'K' verified by a JPN officer or a copy of biometrics of any of the parents status ‘K’ verified by a JPN officer.
Yes, it is allowed. If the child passes away before reaching the age of 18, the next of kin can withdraw EFS for the purpose of funeral management by submitting the original Death Certificate and MyKad to the nearest Bank Islam branch.
No, you are not allowed. This is because Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) is in the form of a Trust Account.
When the recipient or the account holder is 18 years old, he/she can withdraw EFS by submitting MyKad at the nearest branch of Bank Islam.
Yes, you are eligible to apply for Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) for your baby on condition that the mother or father of the baby appoints a legal guardian for the application process. For more information, please contact the Secretariat of EFS.
