HRD Corp approves 7,000 training grants to boost workforce skills

Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp) has approved 7,000 training grant applications in Melaka, involving 39,489 training slots to strengthen workforce capabilities. According to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, 24,729 participants have received training supported by RM37.03 million in financial assistance.

In Melaka, HRD Corp's ecosystem includes 2,867 registered employers covering 133,171 workers. The recorded levy collection stands at RM38.88 million, with 7,734 claims valued at RM30.14 million approved. The Minister highlighted a focus on caregiving training to support women and address the country's aging demographic needs.

On a national scale, significant investments are being made in technical and vocational education and training (TVET), including an RM8 billion allocation across ministries and RM3 billion in funding from HRD Corp to support three million training opportunities under Budget 2027. While the unemployment rate fell to 2.9 percent in August 2026, data suggests a need for better skill matching, as 35.2 percent of tertiary-educated individuals experience underemployment. Additionally, job advertisements related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) have seen growth, rising to 2.9 percent of all job listings in Malaysia as of August 2026.