HRD Corp Unveils MADANI Graduate Scheme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) today unveiled the MADANI Graduate Scheme (Skim Graduan MADANI - SGM), an initiative aimed at strengthening graduate development skills while supporting employers in enhancing workforce productivity.

In a statement today, HRD Corp said SGM allows registered employers to channel part of their levy contributions into structured training and industry exposure programmes.

Its chief executive officer Dr Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan, said that the scheme strengthens workforce competitiveness by aligning graduate development with industry needs.

“SGM represents a win-win approach. Graduates gain practical experience and industry-relevant training, while employers can develop a sustainable pipeline of talent.

“It is about shaping a workforce that is resilient, productive, and future-ready,” he said in the statement.

HRD Corp, an agency under the Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA), said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to developing a skilled and future-ready workforce, in line with KESUMA’s 3K principles (Worker Welfare, Worker Skills, Worker Productivity), while reinforcing the national agenda to create a resilient and competitive Malaysian workforce.

According to the statement, SGM is open to Malaysian graduates who have completed all higher academic requirements, including Malaysian Skills Certification (SKM) Level 4 and above, and are seeking their first structured workplace training experience.

It stated that participants must complete the full 12-month skills development programme, adding that registered employers may claim up to 50 per cent of their remaining levy balance for the year of application for training programmes undertaken from January 1, 2025, onwards.

“Grant applications under SGM by employers registered with HRD Corp can be submitted from Jan 1, 2026,” it added.

-- BERNAMA