Tiang Amanah
Legal professionals reviewing pension documents

Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia

Understanding What You Are Owed from Your Pension

We work quietly alongside retirees and their families — reviewing entitlements, preparing appeals and organising the paperwork — so that each step feels manageable rather than overwhelming.

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+60 3 2141 8365
Established Legal Practice

How We Can Assist You

Each of the services below is available individually. We explain the process, the likely timeframe and the cost at the outset — with no pressure to proceed further than you choose.

Pension entitlement review

Full Pension Entitlement Review and Representation

A complete review of retirement entitlements — employment records, contribution histories, scheme rules and any deductions applied — followed by representation in correspondence and hearings.

  • Gathers documents from former employers
  • Prepares written submissions
  • Attends hearings on your behalf
  • Written update at each stage
  • Typical duration: four to nine months

From RM 650

Pension appeal preparation

Appeal Against a Reduced or Refused Payment

Preparation and filing of an appeal where a payment has been reduced, delayed or declined. The likely range of outcomes is explained honestly at the outset, including where an appeal may not succeed.

  • Written analysis of the reasons given
  • Collection of supporting evidence
  • Drafting of the appeal submission
  • Covers one round and one hearing
  • Typical duration: two to four months

From RM 420

Pension consultation and document preparation

Consultation and Document Preparation Session

A ninety-minute meeting — in person or by video — to review a client's situation, explain correspondence in plain language and organise paperwork into a folder the client keeps. No expectation of further steps.

  • Explains scheme correspondence clearly
  • Identifies missing records
  • Sets out options without pressure
  • Suitable for families assisting a parent
  • Fixed 90-minute session

From RM 150

What Sets Our Approach Apart

We take our time with each matter. There is no queue to rush through, and each client receives the same careful attention.

Plain Language at Every Step

We explain what each document means before we ask you to sign or send anything. No unexplained legal language.

Family Members Welcome

Children or other family members may attend all meetings with the client's consent. We are accustomed to working with several people at once.

Realistic Timelines

We give ranges, not fixed promises, because each matter moves at its own pace. You will know what to expect and when to expect an update.

Honest About Prospects

Where we do not think a matter is likely to proceed well, we will say so at the outset. The decision to proceed rests entirely with you.

Confidential Handling

All records, correspondence and personal details are handled with strict discretion in line with Malaysian data protection requirements.

Knowledge of Malaysian Pension Law

Our practice is focused specifically on pension and retirement entitlement matters under Malaysian legislation and EPF regulations.

Would You Like to Know Where You Stand?

A single session with us can clarify what your records show, what options are available, and what each one involves — at a pace that suits you.

Questions People Often Ask

These are the questions we hear most often at a first meeting. If yours is not here, please ask us directly.

What records do I need to bring to a first meeting?

Bring any letters or statements you have received from your pension scheme or the relevant authority, along with any employment records you have kept. We will explain what is missing and how to obtain it. Do not worry if your papers are incomplete — that is very common and we can work around it.

How long does an entitlement review typically take?

A full entitlement review with representation usually takes between four and nine months. The range is wide because it depends on how quickly former employers and scheme administrators respond to our requests. We send you a written update at each stage so you are never left wondering where things stand.

Can my son or daughter attend the meeting with me?

Yes. Family members are welcome at all meetings, provided the client gives their consent. Many of our clients find it helpful to have an adult child present to take notes or ask follow-up questions. We are accustomed to explaining matters to several people at once and will make sure everyone in the room understands what is being discussed.

What if my appeal is unlikely to succeed?

We will tell you honestly at the outset if we think the prospects are limited. That assessment is part of what you are paying for. We explain the likely range of outcomes — including less favourable ones — so that the decision to proceed or to stop belongs to you, made with full information rather than false hope.

Do I have to attend hearings in person?

For the Full Entitlement Review and Representation service, we attend hearings on your behalf so you need not appear if you would rather not. We keep you informed of what was discussed and what the next step will be.

Is the consultation session enough if I just want to understand my situation?

Often, yes. The RM 150 consultation session is specifically designed for people who want to understand where they stand before deciding anything further. At the end of the session, we set out the options available to you — and there is no expectation that you will take any further steps with us unless you choose to.

How are my personal records kept?

All records, documents and personal details shared with us are handled in strict confidence and in line with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010. We do not share information with any third party without the client's written consent, except where required by law.

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40 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Contact Details

Telephone

+60 3 2141 8365

Address

40 Jalan Raja Chulan
50200 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Closed on public holidays

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