Who can be nominated as an Administrator?
A Member can appoint up to THREE (3) nominees.
Responsibilities of the Administrator
TAP will pay the savings balance or balance of the Derivative Benefit of the deceased Member to the Administrator.
For Muslim members, the Administrator is responsible for distributing the savings balance according to the ‘Hukum Syara’’ and not as the sole beneficiary.
For Non-Muslim members, the Administrator is responsible for distributing according to the will.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my Administrator Nominee does not fulfil the responsibility?
The beneficiary may refer this matter to the Civil Court.
If I passed away, what happen to my savings in Member Account?
Upon the Member's death, the family members can report the death to TAP by providing the required documents. All the savings in the Member Account will be disbursed to the Member's beneficiaries or the appointed administrator.
If the Member passes away and all his/her nominated administrators are also deceased, to
whom would the balance of the Member's SPK savings be paid?
If the first Nominee passes away, the Member's SPK savings balance will be paid to the next Nominee in the list and so on. If all three Nominees of the Administrator are deceased, the savings of the Member SPK will be handed over to the Administrator Officer appointed by the Syariah Court or Probate Office.
I wish to nominate my child as an Administrator, who is currently working abroad. Can I
proceed with my Administrator Nominee application?
Yes, as long as there are complete supporting documents during Nomination application.
If I have made a Hibah or Will, will it supersede my Administrator Nomination with SPK?
No, Members’ savings balance and derivative benefit will be paid to the Administrator Nominee appointed by the Member.
What are the benefits received by dependents and beneficiaries of the deceased Member?
The dependents and beneficiaries of the deceased Member receive the following benefits:
• From the Member's Account, the beneficiary will receive 100% of the balance in the Member Account.
• From the Retirement Account, the dependents will receive derivative benefits based on the following scenarios:
For Member who passes away before the age of 60, the dependent will receive (Derivative Benefit for a period of 15 years), whichever is higher:
1. Derivative Benefit of $400 per month OR
2. 50% of the latest annuity estimates.
Dependents are eligible to receive a minimum of $400 if they meet the conditions such as having contributed for at least 25% of the membership period as a TAP Member or have contributed in the past 3 months before death.
For Member who passes away between the age of 60 and below the age of 75, the dependent will receive payment for the period - the remaining age of the Member reaches the age of 75 (assumption if still alive), whichever is higher:
1. Derivative annuity of $250 per month OR
2. 50% of the annuity being received.
I am married with 2 children and have appointed my husband as 1st nominee, my eldest
as the 2nd nominee while my youngest child as the 3rd nominee. What will happen once I
passed away?