HRD Corp

HRD Corp is responsible for driving Malaysia’s talent development aspirations through the collection of levy from employers and the funding of training and development programmes for the Malaysian workforce. 

In recent years we have evolved our mission to also include driving employment and industrial training placements, career coaching and counselling and developing income generating opportunities for Malaysians from a diverse range of skillsets, backgrounds and capabilities.

Governed by the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad Act 2001 (PSMB Act 2001) and under the purview of the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR), Malaysia. 

Our vision is to future-proof the economic transformation of Malaysia through the country’s most valuable asset – its people. This defines our purpose at work, every single day.

Ultimately, we aim to be the catalyst in driving the development of Malaysia’s current and future workforce, in line with the nation’s pursuit of becoming a high income and developed economy.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NEW REGISTRATION

01 For employers with 10 or more Malaysian employees, it is COMPULSORY to register with HRD Corp. The monthly levy is charged at the rate of 1% of the monthly wages of employees.

02 Employers with 5 to 9 Malaysian employees are given the OPTION to register with HRD Corp and if they choose to register, the monthly levy is charged at the rate of 0.5% of the monthly wages of employees.

03 All companies' activities should be covered under PSMB Act 2001.

NEW EMPLOYER REGISTRATION PROCESS

01 

Please fill in Form 1 and attach all the supporting documents (scan and attach the documents together with the form). Form 1 – To be filled by the company that has more than 10 Malaysian employees and the nature of business is covered under PSMB Act 2001.

02 

The application will be reviewed by the officers within 30 days and a confirmation email will be sent to the company.

EMPLOYER CESSATION, DEREGISTRATION OR ACQUISITION PROCESS

01 

Conditions for Employer to de-register 

02 

Checklist for Deregistration, Cessation and Acquisition Process.

03 

Fill in Form 4 for Cessation of ‘Being An Employer’ OR Form 4A for ‘Deregistration of Employer’ OR Form 4 and Form 5 for ‘Company acquisition’ by using (eTRiS) or submit the application to HRD Corp Headquarters or respective branches.

04 

The application will be reviewed by the officer and a confirmation email will be sent to the company.

A COMPANY CAN APPLY FOR CESSATION WITH HRD CORP IF

• The company has ceased its operation, wound up, dormant, acquired by or merged with other company.

• No levy and interest arrears.

• No training conducted after the submission of
  Form 4.

A COMPANY CAN APPLY FOR DEREGISTRATION WITH HRD CORP IF

• The company has less than 10 Malaysian workers for three consecutive months.*

• No levy and interest arrears.

• No training conducted after the submission of Form 4A.

CHECKLIST FOR CESSATION PROCESS

Form 4

• Submit the following documents to HRD Corp: 

Form 4 (Employer Cessation) 

• Supporting documents, (minimum one from the list below) :- 

a. Company account cessation letter from EPF / SOCSO / other government agencies and/or 

b. Board resolution and /or 

c. Manufacturing Cancellation Letter from MIDA or Employee Termination Notification Form 2004 (PK) submit to JTK 

• Confirm there are no levy and/or interest arrears. 

• Confirm there are no trainings conducted after submission of Form 4 to HRD Corp 

CHECKLIST FOR DEREGISTRATION PROCESS

Form 4a

Submit the following documents to HRD Corp: 

• Form 4A (Employer Deregistration) 

• EPF statements for three months 

• Confirm there are no levy and/or interest arrears

• Confirm there are no trainings conducted after the submission of Form 4A to HRD Corp 

A COMPANY CAN APPLY FOR ACQUISITION (LEVY TRANSFER) FROM HRD CORP IF:

• The company has ceased its operation and acquired by or merged with another company

• No levy and interest arrears

• No training conducted after the submission of Form 4 and Form 5

CHECKLIST FOR ACQUISITION (LEVY TRANSFER) OF AN EMPLOYER

Company closed operation / dormant

• Form 4

• Supporting documents, (minimum one from the list below) :-

    a. Company account cessation letter from EPF / SOCSO / other 

government agencies and/or

    b. Board resolution and /or

    c. Manufacturing Cancellation Letter from MIDA or Employee Termination Notification Form 2004 (PK) submit to JTK

• Last EPF Statement before acquisition / merger

• Confirm there are no levy and/or interest arrears

• Confirm there are no trainings conducted after submission of Form 4 to HRD Corp

Acquired / Merged company

• Form 5 

• Provide Director Resolution / Sale & Purchase Agreement 

• First EPF Statement after acquisition / merger 

• Confirm there are no levy and/or interest arrears 

• Both Form 4 and Form 5 with the supporting document must be sent to HRD Corp together

For more info, please refer to the official website : https://hrdcorp.gov.my/registered-employers