Here are more updates regarding the HRDF / HRDC / HRD Corp training fees and allowances starting from November 1, 2024:
Training Fees Increase
In-house training fees will increase to RM10,500 per day per group.
Half-day training sessions will be capped at RM6,000 per group (4 training hours).
Increased Trainee and Trainer Allowance
For distances less than 100 km, the allowance will rise from RM150 to RM250 per day per pax.
For distances 100 km and above, the allowance will increase from RM400 to RM500 per day per pax.
Higher Meal Allowance
Meal allowance will increase from RM50 to RM100 per day per pax.
Revised Overseas Allowance
The maximum overseas training allowance will rise from RM1,000 to RM1,500 per day per pax.
Larger Group Size for Soft Skills Training
The maximum number of trainees per group for soft skills training will increase from 35 to 50 trainees per trainer.
Technical Training Group Size Remains Unchanged
The limit remains at 25 trainees per group per trainer.
New Prorated Rates for Small Groups
Training fees will now be prorated for groups with fewer than 5 trainees.
| No | Type of Courses | Type of Trainings | Current Terms | New Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
General Courses |
Inhouse (Face-to-Face) | Max RM6,000/day/group | Max RM10,500/day/group (full day = 7 training hours**) |
| Inhouse (Remote Online Training) | Max RM700/day/pax Max RM6,000/day/group |
Max RM6,000/half day/group (half day = 4 training hours) Prorated for less than 5 pax |
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| Public (Face-to-Face) | Max RM1,300/day/pax | Max RM1,750/day/pax (full day = 7 training hours) |
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| Public (Remote) | Max RM700/day/pax | Max RM1,000/half day/pax |
| No | Items | Current Terms | New Terms |
| 1 | Maximum number of trainees per group | Soft Skills: - Max 35 trainees/group with one (1) trainer - More than 35 up to 40 trainees/group, with two (2) trainers or one (1) trainer and one (1) facilitator. Technical: - Max 25 per group with one (1) trainer |
Soft Skills: - Max 50 trainees/group with one (1) trainer Technical: - Remain Unchanged |
| 2 | Maximum Allowances | Trainee and Trainer Allowance: i. <100 km – Max RM150/day/pax ii. >= 100 km – Max RM400/day/pax Meal Allowance: i. Max RM50/day/pax Overseas Allowance: i. Max RM1,000/day/pax |
Trainee and Trainer Allowance: i. <100 km – Max RM250/day/pax ii. >= 100 km – Max RM500/day/pax Meal Allowance: i. Max RM100/day/pax Overseas Allowance: i. Max RM1,500/day/pax |
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