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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

PENJANA HRDF INITIATIVES

1. WHAT IS PENJANA HRDF INITIATIVES?

The HRDF new economic recovery initiative, PENJANA HRDF – Training Incentive
Programme highlights how generating job opportunities and training play a critical part in
Malaysia’s fight to get back on its feet in the wake of the COVID-19 peak on unemployment
and employability issues.

2. WHAT IS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF INTRODUCING THE PENJANA HRDF

INITIATIVES?

This initiative was introduced to accommodate the need of businesses/companies as well

as for individuals to help them generate income that has likely experienced significant
disruption and caused underperformance during the COVID-19 crisis.

3. DOES PENJANA HRDF INITIATIVES MAINLY FOCUS ON ACCOMODATING THE

POST MCO SITUATION?

The main focus of this initiative is to resolve employability issues and enhance self
employement, Gig Economy opportunities that will equip Employers and Employees to in
taking up new roles, reskill and upskill their workforce and the ability to deliver new business
models relevant in a post MCO environment. HRDF also intends to maintain Malaysia’s
Human Capital Development so as to remain competitive and productive post MCO.

4. WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PENJANA HRDF INITIATIVES?

i. Place & Train Programme: An initiative to source for and provide employment for
Malaysians especially Graduates, School Leavers and Retrenched Workers by
participating in relevant value-added training courses required by selected industries.

ii. Upskilling & Reskilling Programme : This initiative will provide a platform to up-skill
through high value added training in relevant courses related to fast growing industries.
The schemes under this initiative will help Malaysians not only in enhancing their career
development, but also in boosting their productivity and business growth.

iii. SME Development Programme : An initiative to support SMEs in increasing their

productivity and cost effectiveness so that they remain competitive and sustainable in
the market through strategic and operational training courses. The training courses will
be identified through strategic collaboration with relevant stakeholders which will
address critical needs post MCO.

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iv. B40 Development Programme : An initiative that aims to assist the community in
general and workers within B40 households with specific skills and knowledge through
end-to-end training to up-skill, gain entrepreneurship skills and increase income in
various industries such as Agriculture, Food Production, Home Business, and e-
Commerce.

v. Gerak Insan Gemilang (GIG) Programme : An initiative that aims to assist

Malaysians with specific skills and knowledge through end-to-end training to up-skill
themselves that will enable them to increase their income from various means by
becoming freelancers.

5. WILL HRDF FOLLOW THE SAME MECHANISM AS PREVIOUS SCHEMES?

Moving forward, all the initiatives will follow new standards and mechanisms in line with
the demands of the post-MCO situation. All guidelines and relevant documents can be
retrieved from the HRDF website at www.hrdf.com.my by stages starting from Mid-June
2020 onwards.

6. WILL HRDF FOLLOW THE SAME FUNDING AND INCENTIVE STRUCTURE AS

PREVIOUS SCHEMES?

No. There will be a new funding structure and incentives as the new funding allocation is
supported by the Government and HRDF. All the guidelines and relevant documents can
be retrieved from HRDF website at www.hrdf.com.my by stages starting from Mid-June
2020 onwards.

7. WHICH CATEGORY OF EMPLOYERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN PENJANA HRDF

INITIATIVES?

The target group will depend on the mechanism of each scheme and the source of funding.
In summary, Penjana HRDF Initiatives cater to Employers (Registered/Non-Registered)
Existing Employees, Future Employees, Specific Targeted Groups and Training Providers.
The detailed information is available within the dedicated schemes’ guideline.

8. ARE THERE ANY GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION AVAILABLE FOR THESE

INITIATIVES?

Detailed implementation guidelines will be available on the HRDF website at

www.hrdf.com.my starting from mid-June 2020. Employers are strictly advised to adhere
to the terms and conditions stipulated in the guideline.

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9. WHEN WILL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FOR THESE INITIATIVES BE OPENED?

The Proposal Submission is open now until mid-July 2020. There are several processes
involved in the implementation stage, which will be explained in detail in the proposal
format guideline.

10. ARE THERE ANY OTHER INITIATIVES THAT WILL BE INCLUDED AS PART OF
THESE PENJANA HRDF INITIATIVES?

New schemes or initiatives will be introduced in the near future as and when needed by
the industry and human capital agenda after the MCO period.

11. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN PENJANA HRDF INITIATIVES?

Job Seeker HRDF provide assistance to job seekers for a variety of training,
career and employment-related needs. Job seekers are requested
to register via www.penjanahrdf.com.my for career opportunities
with advisory and support.
Employers i. Employers can register via www.penjanahrdf.com.my to
provide career opportunities.
ii. Employers can collaborate with preferred HRDF Training
Providers to develop needed module for training of their
employees or future employees, and submission will be from
the HRDF Training Providers to HRDF.
iii. Employers are allowed to submit proposals to increase
employees’ productivity through reskilling, upskilling or
cross-skilling in various types of training courses.
Training HRDF Training providers are allowed to submit proposals under the
Providers Penjana HRDF Initiatives to provide job creation, skills training and
employment opportunities.

12. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND/OR ENQUIRIES ON THE PENJANA HRDF

INITIATIVES, WHO CAN WE REACH OUT TO?

• Call Centre (Toll Free) : 1800 88 4800

• Email: strategicinitiatives@hrdf.com.my.

Day Operational Hours Break

Monday – Thursday 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
8.30 AM – 5.30 PM
Friday 12.15 PM – 2.45 PM
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays Closed

Additionally, HRDF will announce and share information on the Penjana HRDF Initiatives
via the following methods of communication:
• Employers’ and Training Providers’ Circular;
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• HRDF website, www.penjanahrdf.com.my;

• Email and WhatsApp message alerts; and
• Notifications of HRDF’s official social media channels:
o Facebook: HRDF Official
o Instagram: @hrdf_official
o Linked In: HRDF Malaysia
o Twitter: @hrdf_official