One of my clients had RM25,000 sitting in his HRD Corp levy account. Unused. For 1 1/2 years.

He thought there was nothing he could do.
High turnover. Staff leave after training. Felt pointless.

Then I showed him something most employers don’t use enough

You don’t have to send staff OUT just to use your HRD Corp levy.
You can use it to build something that STAYS in your company.

✅ Build your training room : HRD Corp can fund approved renovation and setup costs under the ALAT Scheme

Aircon, projector, wiring, internet, and other training-related facilities may be claimable, subject to HRD Corp’s approval and guidelines.

Financial assistance is tied to your levy balance as at 1 January of the application year, up to a maximum of 50% of that levy balance for eligible ALAT items.

Your room doesn’t resign. Your room doesn’t job-hop.

✅ Buy computers for training : HRD Corp can fund IT equipment used for in-house training

Under HRD Corp’s IT / computer-based training schemes, employers can apply for up to RM25,000 for desktops or laptops to set up a computer training area, typically once every 3 years, subject to current HRD Corp rules and levy position.

You must apply and obtain approval first via e-TRiS, then buy after approval. Purchases made before approval are not claimable.

This client used both schemes. He turned a “accumulated” levy balance into a fully equipped training room with computers, funded through his existing contributions.

His staff still come and go. But his training infrastructure? Approved, paid (in part) by HRD Corp. Permanent. His.

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https://www.ktp.com.my/blog/use-hrdf-to-buy-computer/9april2026