HRD CORP APPROVED RM2.62 BILLION IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN 2025, DELIVERING SKILLS OUTCOMES AT NATIONAL SCALE

Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) approved RM2.62 billion in financial assistance towards training and skills development activities in 2025, a growth of 32% against 2024. There were more than 2.8 million training places for HRD Corp-administered programmes and schemes that were recorded in 2025, also a positive growth of 3% against 2024. Beyond these statistics lie a more pertinent growth and development narrative.
HRD AWARDS 2025 CELEBRATES MALAYSIA’S TRAILBLAZERS IN HUMAN CAPITAL EXCELLENCE

The HRD Awards 2025 Gala Dinner, hosted by the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), with the support of the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), brought together Malaysia’s most visionary employers, innovative training providers and exceptional trainers in a grand celebration of excellence in human capital development.
ASEAN YEAR OF SKILLS (AYOS) 2025 CONCLUDES WITH HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENTS ACROSS SEVEN FLAGSHIP PLATFORMS

The ASEAN Year of Skills (AYOS) 2025, Malaysia’s flagship initiative under its ASEAN Chairmanship, concluded with a Gala Dinner held on 22 October in Kuala Lumpur. Themed ‘Colours of Success: A Celebration of Achievements’, the event marked the culmination of a year-long journey, celebrating the collective accomplishments and milestones of AYOS 2025.
ASEAN MEMBER STATES REAFFIRM ON JOINT STATEMENT TO STRENGTHEN SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR A FUTURE-READY WORKFORCE

ASEAN Member States reaffirmed their collective commitment to advance skills development and workforce transformation across the region with the adoption of the Joint Statement on Skills Development for the Future Workforce in ASEAN.
NHCCE 2025 KICKS OFF AS ASEAN’S PREMIER PLATFORM FOR HUMAN CAPITAL AND SKILLS TRANSFORMATION

Southeast Asia’s premier human capital development platform returns with global futurists, thought leaders and industry champions shaping the future of work.
HRD AWARDS 2024 UNITES RISING AND REIGNING STARS OF MALAYSIA’S HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

The night of celebration witnessed human resources trailblazers emerging as champions and top performers in their respective categories
KESUMA AND HRD CORP BROUGHT SENIOR ASEAN LEADERS TOGETHER AT THE INAUGURAL ASEAN SKILLS FORUM

Minister also announced key enhancements to HRD Corp’s levy Allowable Cost Matrix (ACM) to boost high value and flexible learning activities
YB STEVEN SIM CHEE KEONG OFFICIATES THE NATIONAL HUMAN CAPITAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2024

Southeast Asia’s premier human capital development event, draws thought leaders, industry captains and subject matter experts from around the world
CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT
BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR ALL OPERATIONAL MATTERS AT HRD CORP
PRINCESS OF JOHOR GRACES NEURODIVERSITY INCLUSION IMPACT PROGRAMME

HRD Corp and its partners prepare free training programmes and placement opportunities for over 100 neurodivergent individuals