TL;DR — Malaysian employers registered with HRD Corp can recover 80–100% of approved AI training fees in 30–45 working days — pick an HRDC-registered trainer, lodge the course in e-TRiS ≥ 7 days before, and file the claim within 6 months.
- 3 claimable conditions: HRDC AT trainer, approved course category (Soft Skills or Digital Skills), 4+ hour live delivery
- Clean-claim approval rate is 95%+ — the #1 rejection reason is incomplete attendance signatures
- 5-step flow: check balance → pick trainer → lodge in e-TRiS → run training → file claim
🎯 THE 30-SECOND VERSION
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ ✅ Your company pays 1% to HRDCorp │ │ ✅ Pick a registered AI trainer (HRDC AT) │ │ ✅ Lodge the course in e-TRiS ≥ 7 days before │ │ ✅ Run training with full attendance signatures│ │ ✅ File the claim within 6 months │ │ → 💰 Get back 80–100% in 30–45 working days │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
📊 BY THE NUMBERS (2026)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Companies in HRDCorp | 35,000+ Malaysian employers |
| 💸 Levy rate | 1% of monthly Malaysian wages |
| ⏱️ Reimbursement time | 30–45 working days (clean claim) |
| 📅 Filing window | 6 months from training date |
| 💰 In-house 5-hr workshop | RM 6,000 – RM 12,000 (up to 20 pax) |
| 💰 Open-enrolment 5-hr workshop | RM 800 – RM 1,500 per seat |
| ✅ Approval rate on clean claims | 95%+ |
| ❌ #1 rejection reason | Incomplete attendance signatures |
This article is for: HR managers, finance leads, L&D managers, and Malaysian business owners who have seen “HRDCorp claimable” on a brochure and want to know exactly what it means in 2026. Always confirm details on the HRDCorp e-TRiS portal.
🏛️ WHAT IS HRDCORP?
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║ HRDCorp = Human Resource Development Corporation ║
║ • Malaysian gov agency under Ministry of HR ║
║ • Collects 1% training levy from employers ║
║ • Reimburses approved training costs ║
║ • Renamed from HRDF in 2019 ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════╝WHO MUST REGISTER?
| Trigger | Manufacturing | Services & others |
|---|---|---|
| Paid-up capital | RM 2.5M+ | RM 500K+ |
| OR Malaysian employees | 75+ | 10+ ⚡ |
⚡ The 10-employee rule is the most common SME trigger.
Levy formula: 1% × monthly wages of Malaysian employees → sits in your company HRDCorp account.
✅ THE 3 CONDITIONS FOR A CLAIMABLE AI COURSE
┌─ 1. TRAINER ───────────────────────────────────┐
│ ✅ Must be HRDCorp-registered │
│ 🔍 Look for the HRDC AT credential │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─ 2. CATEGORY ──────────────────────────────────┐
│ ✅ Course must sit in a claimable category │
│ 📂 Usually "Soft Skills" or "Digital Skills" │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─ 3. DELIVERY ──────────────────────────────────┐
│ ✅ 4+ hour duration │
│ 🏢 In-person OR 💻 live online (with logs) │
│ ❌ Pre-recorded video = NOT claimable │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘💡 Before you sign anything — ask the trainer for two pieces of evidence: their HRDC AT number and the course code in HRDCorp’s registered course list. If they can’t produce both, the course is not claimable.
🚀 THE 5-STEP CLAIM FLOW
┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐
│ STEP 1 │▶▶▶│ STEP 2 │▶▶▶│ STEP 3 │▶▶▶│ STEP 4 │▶▶▶│ STEP 5 │
│ Check │ │ Pick │ │ Lodge │ │ Run │ │ File │
│ balance │ │ trainer │ │ in e-TRiS│ │ training │ │ claim │
└──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘
💰 🎓 📋 📸 💸
e-TRiS HRDC AT ≥ 7 days Sign-in < 6 months
login verified before logs to 30-45 days
payout| Step | What you do | Time it takes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Check balance | Log in to e-TRiS → see your available training fund | 5 minutes |
| 2. Pick trainer | Verify trainer (HRDC AT) + course on the registered list. E.g. Reese Tan’s 5-hour Mastering AI for Business is registered. | 1 day |
| 3. Lodge in e-TRiS | Submit course title, dates, venue/link, participant list ≥ 7 working days before training | Approval in 3–5 days |
| 4. Run + document | Sign-in sheet (or live-online join/logout logs) + invoice + payment proof + Certificate of Completion per participant | 1 day of training |
| 5. File claim | Submit all docs in e-TRiS within 6 months of training date | 💸 Paid in 30–45 working days |
💰 HOW MUCH CAN YOUR COMPANY RECOVER?
| Workshop type | Typical cost | Reimbursement | Time to pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏢 In-house 5-hr (up to 20 pax) | RM 6,000 – RM 12,000 | 80 – 100% | 30–45 days |
| 🎓 Open-enrolment 5-hr (1 pax) | RM 800 – RM 1,500 / seat | 80 – 100% | 30–45 days |
| 🏘️ Real estate vertical + LPPEH CPD | RM 1,000 – RM 1,800 / seat | 80 – 100% | 30–45 days |
💡 Check your exact cap → log in to e-TRiS or call the HRDCorp employer service desk.
❌ TOP 5 REASONS CLAIMS GET REJECTED (AND HOW TO DODGE THEM)
| # | ❌ Why it gets rejected | ✅ How to avoid it |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incomplete attendance signatures | Print names clearly, double-check dates |
| 2 | Course not pre-approved in e-TRiS | Lodge ≥ 7 working days before training |
| 3 | Wrong claim category | Trainer files under correct sub-category |
| 4 | Late submission (> 6 months) | Calendar reminder for the filing deadline |
| 5 | Trainer not HRDCorp-registered | Verify HRDC AT number BEFORE booking |
A good HRDCorp-registered trainer will help you avoid all 5 of these. Ask before you pay any deposit.
🎯 HOW REESE TAN MAKES HRDCORP AI TRAINING SIMPLE
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│ 👩🏫 REESE TAN — HRDC-ACCREDITED AI TRAINER │
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│ 📚 5-hour hands-on AI workshop │
│ 💰 Fully HRDCorp-claimable │
│ ✅ LPPEH-approved (5 CPD hours) │
│ 📋 Handles ALL e-TRiS paperwork for you │
│ ⏱️ Your HR team only signs off │
│ 🎯 Teams typically save 10+ hours / week │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────┘▶ NEXT STEPS
| What | Where |
|---|---|
| 📖 Read the full SME AI training guide | AI Training for SMEs in Malaysia |
| 🛠️ See what a 5-hour session actually covers | Services & training format |
| 📸 Browse past cohorts & outcomes | Past training gallery |
| 📞 Book a free 15-min call | Contact & booking |
❓ FAQ — QUICK ANSWERS
Q1. Is AI training claimable under HRDCorp in 2026? ✅ Yes — if the trainer is HRDCorp-registered, the course sits in Soft Skills or Digital Skills, and it’s pre-approved in e-TRiS.
Q2. How long until I get paid? ⏱️ 30–45 working days for clean claims. 60+ days if anything is missing or wrong.
Q3. Do I have to use a specific trainer? 🎓 No — any HRDCorp-registered trainer works. Always ask for the HRDC AT number and the course code before booking.
Q4. Can I claim for online AI training? 💻 Yes — live interactive online sessions with attendance logs are claimable. Pure pre-recorded video courses are usually not.
Q5. What if my claim gets rejected? 🔄 Resubmit within the 6-month window after fixing the rejection reason (usually signature, timing, or category). A good HRDCorp-registered trainer will help you for free.
Q6. Does HRDCorp cover AI training for real estate agents? 🏘️ Yes — the same HRDCorp process applies, and an LPPEH-approved course gives attending agents 5 LPPEH CPD hours on top of the claimable fee.