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Foreign domestic helpers are EXEMPTED from MPF. Employers do NOT need to make MPF contributions for their FDH. This is a frequent misconception — helpers from other visa categories may need MPF, but the FDH visa class is excluded from the scheme.
Last updated on 3 May 2026.
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