How to claim your training under SBL-Khas
A practical guide for HR managers and business owners. With SBL-Khas, HRD Corp pays the training provider directly from your levy, so you pay nothing upfront.
SBL-Khas vs SBL (reimbursement)
Who pays the training provider
SBL-Khas HRD Corp pays us directly
SBL You pay first, then claim back
Upfront cash from employer
SBL-Khas None
SBL Full course fee
Who submits the claim
SBL-Khas Training provider
SBL Employer
Cash-flow impact
SBL-Khas None
SBL Until reimbursement is paid
Admin effort for HR
SBL-Khas Low (we prepare the documents)
SBL Higher (you file every claim)
Quick eligibility check
1 / 3Is your company registered in Malaysia (SSM) and operating in the private sector?
Step-by-step e-TRiS application
- 1
Choose a programme & get our quotation
We send a customised course outline, agenda, trainer profile and quotation that match HRD Corp requirements.
- 2
Apply in HRD Corp e-TRiS
Log in to the employer portal, choose SBL-Khas, attach our documents and list participants. We can guide you on a call.
- 3
Grant approved before training
Approval must be in place before the first training day. We confirm dates once the grant ID is issued.
- 4
Training is delivered
We run the programme and collect attendance and evaluation records as HRD Corp requires.
- 5
We submit the claim
We file the claim with attendance and invoice. HRD Corp pays us from your levy. Nothing comes out of your cash flow.
Documents checklist
- Quotation from the training provider
- Course outline and daily agenda
- Trainer profile
- Participant list (name, IC/passport, position)
- Training dates and venue
- Attendance records and evaluation forms (after training)
We prepare everything except your participant list.
Estimate your levy and claim
Monthly levy
RM 1,710
Annual levy
RM 20,520
With 45 employees, HRD Corp levy registration is mandatory (10+ Malaysian employees).
Estimated claimable for this programme
RM 14,500
≈ 71% of your annual levy
Upfront cash (SBL-Khas)
RM 0
Est. productivity value*
RM 125,400
*22% productivity uplift on trained staff over 6 months. Estimates only, based on typical HRD Corp cost matrices. Actual claimable amounts depend on your levy balance and HRD Corp approval.
Frequently asked questions
Is the training really free?+
Under SBL-Khas the fee is deducted from the levy your company already contributes to HRD Corp, so there is no additional cash outlay as long as you have sufficient levy balance.
What if my levy balance is not enough?+
You can pay the difference directly, reduce the number of participants or days, or split the programme across levy years. Our calculator gives a quick estimate.
Can foreign employees attend?+
Yes. Grant eligibility rules for non-Malaysian participants follow current HRD Corp guidelines. Tell us your participant mix and we will advise.
Can the programme be customised?+
Yes. Every outline can be tailored to your industry, KPIs and company values, provided the agenda still meets HRD Corp requirements.
How far in advance should we book?+
Ideally 3–4 weeks before your preferred date, to allow time for the e-TRiS grant application and approval.
Do participants receive a certificate?+
Yes. Every participant who attends the full programme receives a certificate of completion from Clevera Academy.
This guide is a summary. Always refer to the latest guidelines on the official HRD Corp website.
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