HRD Corp CEO Shamir Aziz said that with the reset, the organisation is now fully aligned with the direction set by human resources minister R Ramanan to strengthen national human capital development.
Shamir said HRD Corp’s responsibility now is to deliver results, restore confidence, and ensure that Malaysian workers and businesses are equipped to withstand and respond to increasing global uncertainties.
“The reset is done. We move forward with discipline, clarity and execution,” he said in a statement.
The restructuring, undertaken over the past two months, was aimed at restoring order, strengthening institutional integrity, and establishing a clearer, more accountable operating structure.
HRD Corp said that at the management level, legacy issues arising from previous audits and regulatory findings have been substantially addressed, with submissions now being made to the relevant authorities for closure.
“The organisational restructuring involved the redeployment and realignment of personnel based on capability and function.
“Critical areas such as Legal, Audit and Enforcement have been strengthened to reinforce governance and compliance, while operational structures have been streamlined to sharpen execution,” it said.
It said strategic functions have been recalibrated to ensure focus and accountability.
HRD Corp has also tightened controls over training claims and levy utilisation to restore oversight and accountability. Previously, claims could be submitted after training had taken place, including on the same day, limiting effective monitoring.
“Under the new standard operating procedures, training can only proceed after prior approval, with a defined lead time and implementation window,” it said.
“This allows HRD Corp to deploy enforcement teams on the ground, ensuring full visibility and verification of training activities.”
Additionally, HRD Corp said it has filled key leadership gaps by appointing a chief financial officer and a chief operating officer – roles that were previously vacant – and also elevated internal talent to senior management positions to reinforce continuity and performance.
“In parallel, the organisation has completed its forward budget planning, which has been approved by the board of directors,” it said, adding that further details will be announced in due course.