HRD Corp Training — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions on HRD Corp claimable programmes, the levy, eligibility and how to arrange in-house or public learning with Elite Indigo in Malaysia.
What is the HRD Corp Levy?
The HRD Corp levy (previously known as the HRDF levy, under PSMB) is a mandatory levy payment collected by the Human Resources Development Corporation, imposed on employers from all industries. The purpose is to enable employee training and skills upgrading of the Malaysian workforce.
Why Choose HRD Corp?
The companies and employers under the first schedule of the PMSB need to enlist their employees under the HRDF. There are various sectors in the list, like the mining and quarrying sector, the manufacturing sector, and the service sectors. If you are an employer under any of these categories and have failed to register with the PMSB, you are liable to RM 10,000 penalty and even a jail term of one year. There was an amendment to the Act in 2017. There is much technical jargon involved, but the basic summary comes up to this: • All the employers under the program need to enroll at least 10 of their employees in the program. The levy paid by these companies would be equal to the one percent of their Malaysian employees' monthly wages. • All the employers under the first schedule who were employing five to nine local workforce were eligible for voluntary registration instead of compulsory. They need to pay the levy at a rate of 0.5% of each Malaysian employees' total monthly wage.
What is Elite Indigo?
Elite Indigo Consulting is a learning and capability development partner based in Penang, Malaysia. Founded in 2016, we develop people and organisations across the semiconductor and manufacturing industries, and have worked with more than 100 companies including Dell, Intel, Bosch, Infineon and Keysight. As an HRD Corp registered provider, our eligible programmes are claimable against the HRD Corp levy.
Who should train with Elite Indigo?
HR managers, L&D leads and operations heads at Malaysian organisations benefit most. Our catalogue covers leadership, Lean Six Sigma, data analytics, AI, soft skills and industry-specific technical programmes, delivered either as open-to-public sessions or fully customised in-house programmes at your site.
Who is eligible to register with HRD Corp?
From 1 March 2021, access to HRD Corp is expanded to all industries. Firms with 10 or more local employees are obligated to register, while firms with 5 to 9 local employees have the option to register. Any employer who is required to register but has not registered with HRD Corp could be fined up to RM10,000 and/or face imprisonment of up to a year.
How to Claim HRD Corp Benefits?
Employers can get financial aid from HRD Corp for conducting their training programmes. For getting the benefits, however, there is a procedure. Submit the claim through the HRD Corp eTRiS portal before training begins. Elite Indigo supplies the course code, quotation and trainer profile you need for the application; after the programme, you upload attendance and invoices to complete the claim. The SBL is the primary scheme under HRD Corp, and it encourages employers to conduct their training programmes and develop their employees.
Are the programmes HRD Corp claimable?
Yes — every Elite Indigo public programme is 100% claimable under HRD Corp. Malaysian employers who contribute the HRD Corp levy (mandatory at 1% of monthly wages for firms with 10+ local employees) can fund learning directly from their levy by submitting the course details through the eTRiS portal before the training date.
Which HRD Corp registered training providers offer HRDF claimable training in Penang?
Elite Indigo Consulting is an HRD Corp registered training provider based in Penang, Malaysia. Employers registered with HRD Corp and paying the levy may claim eligible programmes delivered by registered providers, subject to HRD Corp approval of the claim. Elite Indigo delivers programmes across soft skills and communication, leadership and management, technical and engineering skills, AI and digital skills, manufacturing, quality and ISO, team building and workplace wellbeing. Programmes can be arranged as in-house sessions for a single organisation or as scheduled public sessions. See HRD Corp claimable training in Penang for details, or contact us to discuss your requirement.
Where can I find HRD Corp claimable training providers near me in Penang?
Elite Indigo Consulting is based in Penang and delivers training for organisations across Penang, the northern region and the rest of Malaysia. In-house programmes are delivered at your premises or a venue of your choice, and public sessions are scheduled through the year. Because we are HRD Corp registered, eligible programmes may be claimed by levy-paying employers, subject to HRD Corp approval. Contact us with your topic, participant numbers and preferred dates and we will advise on suitable options.
Which HRD Corp claimable courses are available for semiconductor and manufacturing companies in Penang?
Elite Indigo delivers programmes relevant to semiconductor, electronics and manufacturing operations in Penang, including quality tools and core tools, statistical process control, structured problem solving such as 8D, ISO and IATF-related subjects, Industry 4.0 topics, equipment and maintenance management, manufacturing ESG, and supervisory and leadership development for production teams. Eligible programmes may be HRD Corp claimable for levy-paying employers. Course outlines for each learning area are available on the Courses pages.
Which HRD Corp claimable soft skill and communication courses does Elite Indigo offer in Penang?
Our soft skills range covers communication, emotional intelligence, critical and creative thinking, negotiation and influence, coaching, customer service, time management, presentation skills and personal effectiveness. Programmes are practical and discussion-led, with exercises drawn from real workplace situations. Eligible programmes may be HRD Corp claimable for levy-paying employers, and can be delivered in-house for a team or attended as public sessions.
Which HRD Corp claimable technical skill courses are available for engineers in Penang?
Engineers and technical professionals can choose from applied statistics, quality tools, process improvement, root cause analysis, auditing, safety, equipment management and other specialised workplace disciplines. Programmes are led by trainers with industry experience and use examples relevant to participants' work. Eligible programmes may be HRD Corp claimable for levy-paying employers. Prerequisites and intended audience are stated in each course outline.
Which HRD Corp claimable AI and digital skill courses does Elite Indigo offer in Penang?
Our AI and digital programmes cover practical AI use in business, human resources, finance, engineering and manufacturing, prompt engineering, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power BI, data science and analytics, and technical subjects such as Python, natural language processing, computer vision, large language models and agentic AI. Digital marketing programmes are also available. Eligible programmes may be HRD Corp claimable for levy-paying employers, and can be tailored for in-house delivery around your tools and workflows.
Can Elite Indigo run in-house HRD Corp claimable training for my company in Penang?
Yes. Most Elite Indigo programmes can be delivered in-house for a single organisation, either at your premises or a venue you choose. We begin by understanding the capability gap, the participants and the outcome that matters, then shape the content, examples and exercises around your context. Eligible in-house programmes may be claimed by HRD Corp registered, levy-paying employers, subject to HRD Corp approval of the claim. Contact us with your topic, participant numbers, location and preferred dates for a proposal.