HRD Corp records various milestones
In its best performing year yet, HRD Corp has recorded various milestones surpassing achievements since its inception in 1993. Among the notable milestones presented during its 22nd annual general meeting held at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday (June 22), was HRD Corp recording RM1.809bil in levy collection in 2022, doubling the collection in […]
Train kept a rollin’
IT’S fair to say that many Malaysians don’t take training seriously, even if the bill has already been footed. The levy paid by employers continues to be under-utilised and the Human Resources Development Corp (HRD Corp) has had to hound employers to use the money for training. Millions of ringgit from the levy are being […]
New hands-on training program to benefit both factories and employees
The Academy in Factory (AiF) initiative that provides hands-on training to those interested in working in factories can boost Johor’s efforts in drawing investors. Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) president Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai said the 18-month training programme for potential employees would create more talents to cater to the state’s growing manpower needs. […]
Acquiring skills training for free
After the Covid-19 pandemic first struck, entrepreneur Tim Low felt lost having to close down part of his business. At 50, he was compelled to start afresh but had no idea where to begin. “I run a massage academy but often, I felt overwhelmed as many things have changed and I have to play catch […]
125,000 expected for training week
Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) will be offering about 5,000 free courses for Malaysian individuals and groups during its National Training Week 2023 (NTW 2023). HRD Corp chief executive officer Datuk Shahul Dawood said NTW 2023 would be held from May 22 to 28, state publisher Buletin Mutiara reported. “We hope to draw 5,000 […]
Prime Minister Launches HRD Corp & National Single Window Platform
Prime Minister, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Seri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob has launched the new name and brand identity for Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), today. He also announced the country’s first national single window platform, UpskillMalaysia, which will feature a comprehensive list of skills training and development programmes offered by the Malaysian Government. The agency, […]
