What is a HRDF Cost Matrix?
Application for Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) Training Grant has been rather confusing for most Employers. Training Providers like us get asked many times about which fees can be claimed by the Training Grant and which aren't. Hence, we have written this guide to help you understand in more detail about HRDF Training Grant.
How To Use This Matrix?
There are 4 simple steps involved:
Step 1: Identify Type Of Training - In-house, Public or Overseas?
In house Training
Allowable Costs
Fees
The maximum cost fees for public courses conducted locally are RM1,300.00 per trainee per
day (for further information, please refer to Employer’s Circular No. 10/2011).
The maximum fees for public courses held in overseas as per charged but subject to rate of
financial assistance (for further information, please refer to Employer’s Circular No. 9/2004).
The maximum cost fees for in-house training under SBL, SLB and SBL-Khas Scheme is RM5,000.00 per day per session (soft skills programmes) and RM6,000.00 (technical / high end
computer programmes).
Meal Allowances
For in-house programmes conducted at employers’ premises, employers are entitled to claim for meal allowances of up to RM50.00 per trainee per day. Internal and external trainers are also eligible for meal allowances. However, meal allowances can only be considered for programmes with at least 4 hours duration which employers are entitled to claim up to RM25.00 per trainee per day.