OVER 8,000 MALAYSIAN INDIANS TRAINED, HRD CORP CONTINUES COMMITMENT WITH VETRI MADANI

The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), an agency under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), today launched Vetri MADANI, a targeted skills development initiative aimed at expanding access to structured training and employment opportunities for the Malaysian Indian community.
RESET DONE: HRD CORP SHIFTS TO EXECUTION, STRENGTHENS OVERSIGHT AND DELIVERY

Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) has completed a comprehensive organisational reset, marking a decisive shift towards execution and delivery in line with the MADANI agenda for a resilient and future-ready Malaysian workforce.
HRD CORP APPOINTS DATUK RUSLI JAAFAR AS NEW CHAIRMAN

Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) has appointed Datuk Rusli Jaafar as its new Chairman, effective 1 April 2026.
HRD CORP CONTRIBUTES OVER RM130,000 TO 1,000 RECIPIENTS THROUGH ZIARAH MADANI IHYA RAMADAN 2026 PROGRAMME

The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), an agency under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), has contributed RM130,000 to communities in need through the Ziarah MADANI Ihya Ramadan programme. It was officiated by the Minister of Human Resources, YB Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan, in continuing to nurture a spirit of care and shared responsibility during the month of Ramadan.
HRD CORP APPOINTS FIVE NATIONAL FIGURES TO STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE

The Human Resource Development
Corporation (HRD Corp) today announced the appointment of five (5) prominent
national figures to its Board of Directors, reinforcing its commitment to strong
governance, accountability and performance in managing Malaysia’s
workforce development mandate.
HRD CORP STEPS UP GOVERNANCE RESET, SUSPENDS THREE MORE

Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) has suspended three more members of its management team as part of an intensified governance reset aimed at strengthening institutional discipline and safeguarding industry confidence.
HRD CORP SUSPENDS 3 TOP MANAGEMENT

Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) steps up governance reforms, suspends three (3) members of top management following Public Account Committee (PAC), the Auditor- General and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) reports.
HRD CORP NAMES DATO’ MOHAMED SHAMIR BIN ABDUL AZIZ AS ITS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE

The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) announces the appointment of Dato’ Mohamed Shamir bin Abdul Aziz as its Chief Executive, effective today.
YB DATO’ SRI RAMANAN LAUNCHES VETRI MADANI SKILLS PROGRAMME 2026 TO EMPOWER THE MALAYSIAN INDIAN COMMUNITY

In line with the focus areas of the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) and in support of the aspirations of the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), YB Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan, Minister of Human Resources, announced today the launch of the VETRI MADANI Skills Programme 2026 (VETRI). This launch comes in conjunction with the nationwide Ponggal Day celebration marking the harvest festival.
RAMANAN ANNOUNCES IMPLEMENTATION OF LEVY EXEMPTION FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

YB Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan, Minister of Human Resources announced the exemption of Human Resources Development Levy payments for registered employers in the private education sector, in line with the Government’s decision made in 2025.