The expansion of the PSMB Act 2001 was mandated by the Government of Malaysia in its 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) under Strategic Thrust ….
EXPANSION OF THE PEMBANGUNAN SUMBER MANUSIA BERHAD ACT 2001
(EFFECTIVE FROM 1 MARCH 2021)
The expansion of the PSMB Act 2001 was mandated by the Government of Malaysia in its 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) under Strategic Thrust 5 – Focus Area C: Strengthening Lifelong Learning for Skills Enhancements. This entails the expansion of access to HRD Corp’s funds, programmes and services to all industries.
The 11MP has identified high-quality human capital as the necessary element to propel the country’s future economic development. Therefore, it has set the target of ensuring that 35% of the Malaysian workforce will comprise skilled workers.
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LIST OF INDUSTRIES COVERED UNDER THE FIRST SCHEDULE OF PSMB ACT 2001
Agriculture and farming
Livestock and fisheries
Forestry and logging
Mining and quarrying
Manufacturing and production
Trading, business and wholesale
Construction
Supply
Property
Culture, arts and entertainment
Fashion and clothes
Cosmetic
Tourism and recreation
Service
Franchise
Electricity
Oil
Gas and steam
Water Sewerage
Management of solid waste, liquid and gaseous and remedial
Automotive
Transportation
Repair and maintenance
Storage
Delivery
Food and beverages
Information system
Communication and multimedia
Broadcasting and films
Insurance and takaful
Investment
Co-operative societies
Professional
Science and technology
Research and development
Science and technicality
Administration and support service
Education
Medical and health facilities
Social welfare
Administration of organisation membership
Small and medium enterprises
Household goods and services
Sports
Energy and natural resources
Personal services
a. Employer for industry specified in column (2) of Part 1 of the First Schedule with five to nine Malaysian employees.
Industry /sectors /activities listed under MANDATORY Category above.
- labour union;
- religious organisation;
- political organisation;
- nursing care facilities including nursing home for elderly, disable person orphanages, chemicals abuser or any welfare services; or
- social work without lodging.
Federal Government, State Government, local council, and Statutory Body.
CHECKLIST FOR REGISTRATION OF EMPLOYERS UNDER PSMB ACT 2001
1. Certificate of Incorporation / registration of companies/ partnership/ enterprise/ association and others
2. Documents for no. of employees
3. Documents for employers activities
Form 9/business license/Form 8/Section 14 Super form and other registration certificate.
EPF statement / SOCSO statement
| NO. | TYPE OF DOCUMENTS | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate of Incorporation / registration of companies/ partnership/ enterprise/ association and others | Form 9/business license/Form 8/Section 14 Super form and other registration certificate. |
| 2 | Documents for no. of employees | EPF statement / SOCSO statement |
| 3 | Documents for employers activities | Company profile/annual report or other documents showing employers activities. |
PSMB ACT 2001 (ACT 612)
Action can be taken to employers under the Section 13(2) of the Act if employers contravene subsection (1) as above with a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
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