COMMENT | HRD Corp must look beyond levy collection

COMMENT | The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) reportedly recorded its most successful year in history. While this achievement is commendable, it is crucial to look beyond these figures.

The true measure of HRD Corp’s success should not solely rely on financial achievements or levy collection records but also on how well it fulfills its core mission. This includes addressing key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with its fundamental purpose: empowering Malaysia’s workforce to adapt, thrive, and succeed in an era of rapid technological change.

We also wish to remind readers of the ongoing issues plaguing HRD Corp, particularly concerning its governance and spending practices, which have raised serious concerns about its effectiveness in addressing Malaysia’s workforce challenges.

This includes the issue of HRD Corp’s top management salaries, reportedly exceeding RM1 million annually per individual, a matter recently disclosed in Parliament.

Such revelations have sparked doubts about HRD Corp’s financial management and its role in tackling critical workforce issues.

While the agency has achieved high levy collections, including RM2.2 billion in 2023, the focus must shift to...