The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) reported levies collection in 2023 totalling Rm2.2 billion, compared to RM1.81 billion the previous year. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said it is the the highest record since the establishment of HRD Corp in 1993,
Additionally HRD Corp has also gave its best performance last year, as they approved financial aid grants of RM1.78 billion and facilitate over 2.2 million training slots.
“As a comparison, HRD Corp collected levies amounting to RM1.81 billion, approved over RM728 million in training fund claims, and approved 1.15 million training slots in 2022,” he said during his speech at the HRD Corp Chinese New Year Celebration for 2024 held here yesterday.
“This aligns with our 3K focus, to improve Welfare, Skills and Productivity among Malaysian workers,” he said, adding that the Human Resource Ministry is committed in providing quality training programmes to all Malaysians to enhance productivity and the country’s economy.
According to a local media, he also urged HRD Corp to ensure the accessibility of training programs to all sectors of society, with particular emphasis on reaching micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise entrepreneurs, as well as individuals residing in rural areas. His goal is to ensure that no one is excluded from the opportunity for training and development.
