Kuala Lumpur, 28 September 2022 — Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD
Corp) has established its first Training and Community Development Centre in
Tapah, Perak. The centre aims to support the local community through a wide
range of learning, development, and socioeconomic initiatives.
These include upskilling and reskilling programmes across a broad range of
areas that are geared at boosting the marketability and employability of
community members.
During the launch of the centre, HRD Corp also signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the SME Association of Malaysia to develop
upskilling and reskilling programmes in Smart Farming Technologies for the
Orang Asli community.
Speaking at the launch event, the Minister of Human Resources, Datuk Seri M.
Saravanan, said that the establishment of the Training and Community
Development Centre here in Tapah is another government effort to empower
local communities while raising the bar for Malaysia’s human capital
development efforts.
“The Ministry of Human Resources and HRD Corp have introduced many
programmes to support the communities in Tapah for the last two years and
we are proud to strengthen our efforts through the Training and Community
Development Centre. I strongly believe that no one should be left behind in
Malaysia’s goal to become a developed nation. By supporting our local
communities in Tapah to improve their standard of living through training,
employment, and income generation opportunities, we ensure that they too
can become productive members of society who can contribute to nation-building.”
The centre will also assist community members in preparing for admission to
higher education institutions, Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) institutions and National Dual Training System (SLDN) programmes.
Managed by 10 HRD Corp employees comprising local champions from
various Orang Asli tribes, the training centre will also focus on improving the
community’s standard of living through needs and skill gaps identification
research and analysis. Findings from the study will be used to roll out viable and
sustainable needs-based programmes.
Located at Pusat Perniagaan Akasia 2, Tapah, Perak, the Training and
Community Development Centre will start operating on 1 November 2022.
Those interested in learning more about or experiencing the services offered
can visit
www.hrdcorp.gov.my