What is HRD Corp Claimable AI Training in Malaysia?

HRD Corp claimable AI training is corporate AI training delivered by a registered HRD Corp training provider, where Malaysian employers can fund the course using their HRDC levy instead of out-of-pocket cash. When the programme is registered under the right scheme — most commonly SBL Khas — and approved, eligible employers can reclaim up to 100% of the approved cost from the levy they already pay every month. In short, it lets your business upskill staff in AI while recovering the training spend through HRD Corp.

If your company contributes to the Human Resource Development levy, you are already paying into a fund designed to be used. AI training is one of the most practical ways to put that levy to work right now. Below is a clear, Malaysia-specific breakdown of how HRDC works, what SBL Khas is, what counts as claimable AI training, and how to claim it.

What is HRD Corp (HRDC)?

HRD Corp, formerly known as PSMB or HRDF, is the Human Resource Development Corporation under Malaysia's Ministry of Human Resources. Registered employers in covered sectors pay a monthly HRD levy calculated as a percentage of each employee's wages. That money accumulates in the employer's HRD Corp account and is meant to be reinvested into training and upskilling the Malaysian workforce.

The catch many Kuala Lumpur and Johor SMEs run into is simple: the levy keeps building up but rarely gets used. Employers either forget it is there or assume the claim process is too complicated. The result is a pool of training budget sitting idle while teams fall behind on skills like AI, automation, and digital content.

What is the SBL Khas scheme?

SBL Khas (Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas) is the most popular HRD Corp scheme for structured, provider-led training. The mechanics are straightforward:

• You register the training first. Before the course begins, the employer submits the programme, the registered training provider, and a quotation through the HRD Corp portal for approval.
• You pay the provider. Under SBL Khas, the employer typically settles the training fee directly with the provider.
• You claim it back from your levy. Once the training is delivered and you submit the claim with supporting documents, eligible employers can recover up to 100% of the approved course and trainer fees from their accumulated levy, subject to HRD Corp terms and your available balance.

Because the funds come from your own levy rather than a separate grant, SBL Khas is effectively a way to convert a tax-like contribution into real, applied skills for your team.

What counts as HRD Corp claimable AI training?

Not every workshop qualifies automatically. For AI training to be HRD Corp claimable, a few conditions generally need to be met:

• The provider must be HRD Corp registered. The training body delivering the course needs to be a recognised HRD Corp training provider so the programme can be submitted under a claimable scheme.
• The training must be structured and job-relevant. Courses tied to real workplace outcomes — building AI content systems, producing marketing videos, automating repetitive workflows — fit the upskilling intent far better than a casual webinar.
• It must be registered and approved before delivery. Approval is granted on the application, so the registration step under SBL Khas has to happen before the course runs.
• Documentation must be in order. Attendance records, invoices, and trainer details are required at the claim stage.

Practical AI topics map naturally to this. Think hands-on training in AI digital human creation, AI video generation, building an AI content system, and workflow automation — all of which produce skills employees use the very next day.

How employers claim AI training through HRD Corp

The claim flow under SBL Khas follows a clear sequence. Here is the typical path a Malaysian employer takes:

1. Choose a registered provider and course. Confirm the training body is HRD Corp registered and request a quotation and trainer profile.
2. Register the training in the HRD Corp portal. Submit the programme, dates, headcount, and quotation under SBL Khas before the course starts, then wait for approval.
3. Run the training. Deliver the course as registered and keep full attendance and completion records.
4. Submit the claim. Upload the invoice, attendance sheets, and supporting documents through the portal to recover the approved cost from your levy balance.

Each step is administrative rather than difficult, and a good training provider will guide you through the paperwork so the process stays smooth from registration to reimbursement.

Why AIGC Malaysia: HRD Corp and JPK dual certification

This is where certification matters. AIGC Malaysia is a registered HRD Corp training provider and a JPK TVET-certified institution — a dual recognition that gives employers confidence the training is both claimable and accredited. We are also an MDEC Malaysia Digital (MD) Status company, so the AI tooling behind the training is built and maintained locally.

Founded by Max Ng and headquartered in Muar, Johor with a presence in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and JB, AIGC Malaysia has supported 400+ businesses across Malaysia and Southeast Asia in adopting AI for content and automation. Our corporate AI training programmes are designed around real deliverables, not theory — teams leave able to clone an AI avatar, generate professional 1080P and 4K video, write scripts, and automate workflows on the same AIGC platform they will keep using afterwards.

Because we are HRD Corp registered, these programmes can typically be structured as HRD Corp claimable training under SBL Khas. We confirm eligibility with each employer up front, prepare the quotation and trainer documentation you need for registration, and keep the records required at the claim stage. You can explore the dedicated HRDC AI training page or book a live demo to see the platform first.

Putting your levy to work

For most Malaysian employers, the real question is not whether AI training is worth it — it is whether you are leaving levy on the table. HRD Corp claimable AI training answers both at once: your team gains skills that compound across marketing, sales, and operations, and the cost flows back from a fund you are already contributing to. With a dual HRD Corp and JPK certified provider, you also avoid the common headache of finding out at claim time that a course did not qualify.

If you would like to check whether your company's AI upskilling can be run as HRD Corp claimable training, get in touch with our team and we will walk you through eligibility and the SBL Khas registration steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AIGC Malaysia an HRD Corp registered training provider?

Yes. AIGC Malaysia is a registered HRD Corp training provider and a JPK TVET-certified institution. This dual certification means our AI training programmes can be submitted as HRD Corp claimable training, including under the SBL Khas scheme, allowing eligible employers to recover training costs from their levy.

What is the SBL Khas scheme?

SBL Khas (Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas) is an HRD Corp scheme where the employer pays the training provider directly and then claims the cost back from their accumulated HRDC levy. When the application is approved and the claim is complete, eligible employers can recover up to 100 percent of the levy for the approved course and trainer fees, subject to HRD Corp terms.

How do employers claim AI training through HRD Corp?

The employer registers the training under SBL Khas through the HRD Corp portal before the course starts, attaches the quotation and trainer details from the registered provider, and waits for approval. After the training is delivered, the employer submits the claim with attendance records, the invoice, and supporting documents to recover the cost from their levy.

Which AIGC Malaysia courses are HRD Corp claimable?

AIGC Malaysia runs corporate AI training covering AI digital humans, AI video generation, AI content systems, and workflow automation. Because AIGC is HRD Corp registered, these programmes can typically be structured as HRD Corp claimable training. The exact claimable scope depends on the course format and HRD Corp approval, so we confirm eligibility with each employer before registration.