MACC monitoring over, but HRD Corp must now show results from RM2b training levies, says MEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called on the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) to prioritise skills development, training quality and measurable workplace outcomes following the conclusion of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) governance monitoring of the agency.

MEF Senior Advisor for Government, Media and International Engagement Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman said the conclusion of the monitoring marked an important step towards restoring employers’ confidence in HRD Corp following the implementation of governance improvement measures.

He commended Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan and HRD Corp chief executive officer Datuk Shamir Abdul Aziz for their efforts to address governance concerns raised by the authorities, but stressed that the reform process must continue.

“The conclusion of MACC’s governance monitoring is a positive development. However, this should not be seen as the end of the reform process. It must mark the beginning of a stronger phase of performance, accountability and results,” he said in a statement today.

Syed Hussain said HRD Corp, which manages levy collections of approximately RM2 billion, should move beyond measuring success based on the amount of levy collected or the number of training programmes conducted.

Instead, he said, the agency should focus on equipping businesses with the skills they need, improving workers’ competencies and productivity, and ensuring that training investments generate measurable returns.

He added that training programmes must also keep pace with current and emerging industry requirements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation, automation, green technology and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

MEF also called for stricter accreditation standards and regular performance assessments of training providers, with evaluations based on employer feedback, improvements in participants’ competencies and actual workplace outcomes.

To improve accessibility, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Syed Hussain said HRD Corp should streamline course registration, training approvals and claims processing through digitalisation, while maintaining transparency and effective financial controls.

He also urged the agency to strengthen internal governance, publish meaningful key performance indicators (KPIs), improve fund management transparency, and enhance its research and risk assessment capabilities.

“Malaysia cannot afford a training system that is focused on processes but falls short on outcomes. Every ringgit invested in workforce development must deliver value,” he said.

Syed Hussain said MEF was ready to work with HRD Corp and the Human Resources Ministry to ensure workforce development investments delivered meaningful and measurable benefits to businesses, workers and the nation. — Bernama

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吉隆坡，10 月 28 日——马来西亚雇主联合会 (MEF) 呼吁人力资源发展机构 (HRD Corp) 在马来西亚反贪污委员会 (MACC) 结束对该机构的治理监督后，优先考虑技能发展、培训质量和可衡量的工作场所成果。

马来西亚雇主联合会（MEF）政府、媒体和国际事务高级顾问拿督赛义德·侯赛因·赛义德·胡斯曼表示，此次监测的结束标志着在实施治理改进措施后，朝着恢复雇主对人力资源发展机构的信心迈出了重要一步。

他赞扬了人力资源部长拿督斯里拉马南和人力资源发展机构首席执行官拿督沙米尔·阿卜杜勒·阿齐兹为解决当局提出的治理问题所做的努力，但强调改革进程必须继续下去。

“反贪污委员会治理监督工作的结束是一个积极的进展。然而，这不应被视为改革进程的终点。它必须标志着一个在绩效、问责和成果方面更加强有力的阶段的开始，”他今天在一份声明中表示。

Syed Hussain表示，人力资源发展机构（HRD Corp）负责管理约20亿令吉的征税，应该超越以征税金额或开展的培训项目数量来衡量成功的标准。

他表示，该机构应该专注于为企业提供所需的技能，提高员工的能力和生产力，并确保培训投资产生可衡量的回报。

他还补充说，培训计划也必须与当前和新兴的行业需求保持同步，尤其是在人工智能 (AI)、数字化、自动化、绿色技术以及技术和职业教育与培训 (TVET) 方面。

MEF 还呼吁制定更严格的认证标准，并对培训机构进行定期绩效评估，评估应基于雇主的反馈、学员能力的提升以及实际工作场所的结果。

Syed Hussain 表示，为了提高可及性，特别是对于中小企业而言，人力资源发展公司应该通过数字化简化课程注册、培训审批和索赔处理流程，同时保持透明度和有效的财务控制。

他还敦促该机构加强内部治理，公布有意义的关键绩效指标（KPI），提高基金管理透明度，并增强其研究和风险评估能力。

“马来西亚承受不起只注重流程而忽视结果的培训体系。每一分钱投入到劳动力发展中都必须产生价值，”他说道。

赛义德·侯赛因表示，马来西亚环境基金（MEF）已准备好与人力资源发展机构（HRD Corp）和人力资源部合作，确保劳动力发展投资为企业、员工和国家带来切实可衡量的效益。——马新社

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