SBL-Khas
HRD Corp pays the training provider directly from your levy, so there is little or no upfront cash from you. The programme must be approved in advance.
HRD Corp Claimable Training
Budget should never be the reason the change does not happen.
If your company is registered with HRD Corp, you are already paying into the levy every month. This is a plain guide to the schemes, how to claim for leadership and culture programmes, and the mistakes that cost companies their claims. HRD Corp funds the work. It does not define it.
Speak to us about claiming HRD CorpLast reviewed: 22 July 2026. Maintained by our HRD Corp team.
The levy
What HRD Corp is, and why it exists
HRD Corp, the Human Resource Development Corporation, administers Malaysia's training levy. Registered organisations contribute a percentage of employee wages to a fund that can pay for approved training.
In other words, you have already paid for development. The only question is whether you use it or leave it on the table.
Most companies above the employee threshold in their sector are required to register. Your finance or HR team can confirm status and levy balance in the employer portal.
Funding routes
The two schemes, in plain terms
For most leadership and culture programmes, SBL-Khas is the simpler route. We will tell you which applies.
SBL
You pay the provider first, then claim the cost back from your levy afterwards.
Five steps
How to claim for a leadership or culture programme
We handle the paperwork most clients dread. You focus on the outcome.
Confirm your organisation is registered and has levy balance.
Choose a programme and an HRD Corp registered training provider.
Submit the grant application before the programme starts.
Run the programme, keeping proper attendance and supporting records.
Submit the claim within six months after completion.
184 registered programmes. Across leadership, culture, professional development, and more.
Protect the claim
Common HRD Corp claim mistakes
Claiming without pre-approval
SBL-Khas approval must come before the programme runs, not after.
Using an unregistered provider
If the provider is not registered, the claim will not hold.
Missing the deadline
Claims must be submitted within six months of training completion.
Poor documentation
Attendance records, materials, and invoices all need to be in order.
Choosing purely on price
The cheapest claimable course is not necessarily the programme that changes behaviour.
Treating funding as an afterthought
Plan the levy into the training decision from the start.
Quick answers
HRD Corp questions
What is HRD Corp training?
Training funded through your HRD Corp levy, delivered by a registered provider and approved under a scheme such as SBL-Khas.
Are Learning Edge programmes HRD Corp claimable?
Yes. Learning Edge has 184 programmes registered with HRD Corp and will match the right one to your need.
What is the difference between SBL-Khas and SBL?
Under SBL-Khas, HRD Corp pays the provider directly. Under SBL, you pay first and claim back.
What are the HRD Corp claim deadlines?
Grant applications must be approved before training starts, and claims must be submitted within six months of completion.
What happens to an unused levy balance?
It is forfeited after 24 months with no claims submitted. Balances of RM10,000 or less are protected in full; on larger balances, only the amount above RM10,000 is at risk.
How do I check if my company is registered?
Your HR or finance team can confirm registration and levy balance in the HRD Corp employer portal.
Put the levy to work
Speak to us about claiming HRD Corp.
Tell us what you are trying to develop and we will show you which scheme fits and what to prepare.
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