If your company is registered with HRD Corp, you already have something valuable: a training budget that your staff can use.
The HRD levy is mandatory under the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad Act 2001 (PSMB Act 2001), in short, employers pay a share and gain access to training support.
Source: https://hrdcorp.gov.my/faq
The Cost of Not Using It
And yet many employers never fully use that budget. For example: if funds are not claimed within two years the balance becomes subject to forfeiture.In addition, starting 1 March 2025 employers with levy balances of RM50,000 and up, and a utilisation rate of less than 50%, will face a 15% deduction.
So here’s the question:
If you have the budget and support available, why are you still sitting on it?
Maybe your team is busy.
Maybe you’re unsure which training to pick.
Maybe scheduling gets pushed aside.
Those are real challenges. But they’re not just obstacles, they’re missed chances.
Because this levy isn’t just money spent. It’s an opportunity taken, for teams, businesses and individuals.
Go Beyond the Usual
When you think about training, it’s easy to look at the usual courses: communication skills, leadership, project-management. These are good.
But what if you also considered something unexpected, something practical yet under-used?
What about training that builds confidence, capability, in a way that benefits everyone: your staff and the people they serve?
For example, a first aid course. Maybe your company hasn’t thought about it yet because “we don’t do medical stuff”. And that’s fair.
But imagine the ripple effect:
- Your staff empowered to respond when someone is injured
- A colleague who doesn’t freeze because they’ve practised
- A culture of care that goes beyond the ordinary.
Turn Your Levy into Life-Saving Skills
When you send your team for first aid training under HRD Corp’s recognised schemes, you’re ticking off training utilisation AND building human capacity. The levy budget gets used, your people gain skills, and you’re investing in something meaningful.
It’s not about flashy titles. It’s about being ready. It’s about the value of knowing: “If this happens, we’re not helpless.” That kind of capability strengthens your culture, your team, your reputation.
Start Now
If your company hasn’t yet decided what to train with HRD Corp funds, start here. Pick a course with real life-value. Give your people skills that matter. Use the budget you already have.
Because unused funds don’t benefit anyone. But used funds build something: confidence, competence, community.
If you would like to know more about our HRD Corp-claimable medical and first aid courses, feel free to call or WhatsApp us at +60 3 7890 5933.
