KUALA LUMPUR, 21 February 2026 – 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’s Chief Executive, Dato’ Shamir Aziz said, “The move highlights the organisation’s commitment to raising governance standards and ensuring that national workforce development resources are administered with transparency, efficiency and accountability.”

“Strong governance is fundamental to business confidence. Employers expect clarity, predictability and disciplined stewardship. We are strengthening our systems to ensure that HRD Corp consistently delivers on that expectation,” he emphasised.

He further added that the suspensions are procedural measures taken to preserve the independence of an ongoing internal review and do not represent a conclusion of wrongdoing.

The review has identified areas requiring tighter internal controls, clearer reporting structures and enhanced compliance oversight. Corrective enhancements are being implemented to modernise governance frameworks, reinforce accountability mechanisms and streamline administrative processes to better serve employers and training providers.

“This reset is about ensuring systems work effectively and responsibly. That is the essence of MADANI Bekerja – governance that works, institutions that deliver and outcomes that strengthen the economy”, concluded Dato’ Shamir.

HRD Corp said governance reform is directly linked to Malaysia’s economic competitiveness, noting that disciplined institutions contribute to stronger talent pipelines, higher productivity and sustained business growth

It reiterated that service continuity remains unaffected and that due process will be observed throughout the review.

The organisation affirmed that strengthening institutional integrity remains central to sustaining industry trust and ensuring workforce development efforts align with national growth priorities.