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title: "EPF Brings Financial Literacy to Life Through Culture [2026]"
description: "In its effort to improve financial literacy among Malaysians, the Employee Provident Fund (EPF), also known as Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP), brought financial literacy to the public through Program Literasi Kewangan Simpan Baik-Baik (PLKSBB) x Genta Hikayat.The programme took place in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Pasar Seni.Held from 5 to 7 December 2025, the three-day programme transformed the iconic Pasar Seni into a vibrant cultural playground, proving that learning about saving and pl"
url: "https://www.mrmoneytv.com/articles/epf-brings-financial-literacy-to-life-through-culture-2026/"
category: "Personal Finance"
author: "Finlit"
published: 2026-01-07
source: "Mr Money TV"
---

# EPF Brings Financial Literacy to Life Through Culture [2026]

In its effort to improve financial literacy among Malaysians, the Employee Provident Fund (EPF), also known as Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP), brought financial literacy to the public through Program Literasi Kewangan Simpan Baik-Baik (PLKSBB) x Genta Hikayat.The programme took place in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Pasar Seni.Held from 5 to 7 December 2025, the three-day programme transformed the iconic Pasar Seni into a vibrant cultural playground, proving that learning about saving and pl

## Key takeaways

- The EPF (KWSP) ran PLKSBB x Genta Hikayat, a financial literacy programme, at Pasar Seni, Kuala Lumpur, from 5 to 7 December 2025.
- The three-day event used Malaysian culture to make saving feel approachable, with traditional games like congkak and chapteh, performances including wayang kulit and the Irama Jiwa concert, and the Hikayat Si Cilik storytelling competition.
- In the spirit of #supportlokal, 70 local vendors, from street food stalls to artisanal makers, took part.
- The programme's core message: the #SimpanBaikBaik saving habit can start early and become part of everyday life.
- Beyond mandatory contributions, the EPF offers voluntary savings options: i-Simpan, i-Saraan, and i-Saraan Plus, the newest scheme for e-hailing and p-hailing drivers.

In its effort to **improve financial literacy among Malaysians,** the Employee Provident Fund (EPF), also known as Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP), **brought financial literacy to the public through Program Literasi Kewangan Simpan Baik-Baik (PLKSBB) x Genta Hikayat.**

*The programme took place in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Pasar Seni.*

Held from 5 to 7 December 2025, the three-day programme transformed the iconic Pasar Seni into a vibrant cultural playground, proving that learning about saving and planning for the future doesn’t have to be serious or distant. Visitors were immersed in interactive financial literacy activities inspired by Malaysia’s traditional games, including congkak and, chapteh – blending fun, culture, and education all in one experience.

**PLKSBB x Genta Hikayat** went beyond activities and games, offering rich cultural performances such as wayang kulit, Tarian Hikayat Puteri Gunung Ledang, and the Irama Jiwa concert, providing visitors with a truly memorable experience. Adding to the charm was the Hikayat Si Cilik storytelling competition, where young storytellers captivated the crowd with heartfelt tales.

Adding to the experience and in the spirit of [#supportlokal](https://www.mrmoneytv.com/articles/hashtags/supportlokal), 70 local vendors from street food stalls to artisanal makers also shared their products and stories – adding a vibrant, community-driven dimension to the programme.

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Through PLKSBB x Genta Hikayat, one message stood out: the **[#SimpanBaikBaik](https://www.mrmoneytv.com/articles/hashtags/SimpanBaikBaik)** habit can start early and become part of everyday life. By using culture as a bridge, the EPF continues to inspire everyone to save smarter and explore the many ways it can support their financial journey – not just through mandatory contributions, but also via voluntary options such as **i-Simpan, i-Saraan** and the latest scheme for e-hailing and p-hailing drivers, **i-Saraan Plus**: [https://finlit.my/kwspisaraan](https://finlit.my/kwspisaraan)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is PLKSBB x Genta Hikayat?

PLKSBB x Genta Hikayat is a financial literacy programme run by the EPF (KWSP). PLKSBB stands for Program Literasi Kewangan Simpan Baik-Baik. It used Malaysian culture to teach saving and planning, with interactive activities inspired by traditional games like congkak and chapteh, cultural performances such as wayang kulit and the Irama Jiwa concert, and the Hikayat Si Cilik storytelling competition.

### When and where was EPF's PLKSBB x Genta Hikayat held?

The programme took place at Pasar Seni, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It ran from 5 to 7 December 2025, a three-day event that turned the iconic Pasar Seni into a cultural playground. Alongside financial literacy activities and performances, 70 local vendors, from street food stalls to artisanal makers, joined in the spirit of #supportlokal.

### What is EPF's i-Saraan Plus?

i-Saraan Plus is the EPF's latest voluntary savings scheme, aimed at e-hailing and p-hailing drivers. The article presents it alongside i-Simpan and i-Saraan as voluntary options that go beyond mandatory EPF contributions, part of the EPF's push to help more Malaysians save smarter. Full details are available through the EPF link shared in the article.