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Is the HRDF levy worth it for Malaysian SMEs?

by Halim Sazali·November 9, 2025

SMEs with 10+ employees contribute 0.5% of payroll. The clawback process for training costs is bureaucratic but real. Many SMEs never claim it. Worth having an HR person or consultant manage it.

#HRDF#training#SME#Malaysia#HR
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Aidar Rauf49

The HRDF portal UI is notoriously bad. Many employers give up when claiming. Engage an HRD Corp consultant.

Shamsul N39

The levy funds are real money. If your company never claims it, that is literally free training budget being left unused.