07/05/2026
The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), rebranded from the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) in 2021, is a statutory body under the Ministry of Human Resources governed by the PSMB Act 2001.
The following facts and figures outline the institutional, fiscal, and regulatory framework for HRD Corp Claimable Courses in the 2025–2026 period.
Levy Contribution and Registration
HRD Corp Levy Rates:
- Employers with 10 or more Malaysian employees are mandated to contribute 1% of their employees' monthly wages. Employers with 5 to 9 employees may register voluntarily at a 0.5% rate.
Human Resource Login:
- All grant applications, hrdf contribution payments and claims are managed via the e-TRiS Portal (Electronic Training Information and Resource System).
Payment Deadline:
- Levies must be remitted by the 15th of each month.
Penalties:
- Late levy payments are subject to interest penalties calculated based on annual rates prescribed under the PSMB Act.
Training Schemes and HRDF Claimable Courses
SBL-Khas (Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas):
- This is the most widely utilized scheme, accounting for majority of all HRDF training claims. Courses under this scheme are HRDF Claimable via a direct-deduction model, requiring zero upfront payment from the employer as fees are debited directly from their levy account.
SBL (Skim Bantuan Latihan):
- A reimbursement-based model where employers pay upfront and claim back costs. This scheme requires prior manual approval, typically taking 7 to 14 working days (approval timelines may vary depending on documentation and grant processing).
Course Volume:
- HRD Corp maintains a large registry of thousands of claimable training programmes (formerly known as SBL-Khas titles) available in the registry.
Minimum Duration:
- Training must last at least four hours (half-day) to be eligible for a hrdf claim, with the exception of e-learning which has a one-hour minimum.
Regulatory Limits: The Allowable Cost Matrix (ACM)
Daily Reimbursement Caps:
- The Allowable Cost Matrix (ACM) limits public face-to-face training to RM1,750 per day per participant.
In-House Training Caps:
- Face-to-face in-house training is capped at RM10,500 per day per group, while remote online training is capped at RM6,000 per day per group.
Ancillary Allowances:
- Meal allowances are reimbursable between RM15 to RM25 per pax, and training materials are capped at RM100 per participant.
Trainee Daily Allowance:
- For outstation training (>100km), employers can claim up to RM500 per day for local travel and incidentals.
Trainer and Provider Standards
HRD Corp Training Provider:
- There are nearly 8,000 registered training providers in Malaysia across 15 states, including regional offices like HRD Corp Penang and HRD Corp Johor.
Train-the-Trainer (TTT) Certification:
- Since January 2025, only trainers with a valid TTT Certification (or exemption) are permitted to conduct training within the hrdf corp ecosystem.
ACM Trainer Fees:
- Certified trainers (TTT) are eligible for rates between RM800 to RM1,200 per day, while expert trainers can claim up to RM1,600.
Fiscal Policies and Forfeiture Rules
2-Year Forfeiture Rule:
- Levy funds unused for 24 months are subject to forfeiture. Historically referenced, any balance exceeding RM10,000 after this period is written off and returned to the general fund.
Claim Windows:
- Employers must submit their hrdf claim for allowances within six months of training completion, though 30–60 days is recommended for liquidity.
Focus Areas for 2026
- Key growth sectors for hrdf malaysia include Industrial Revolution 4.0 (AI, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics), the Green Economy (ESG Compliance, Renewable Energy), and Fintech.
- Team building HRDF claimable programs also remain a priority for organizational development.
