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HRD Corp Training Provider Registration

How to register as an HRD Corp Training Provider in Malaysia. TTT requirements, e-TRiS portal, MSA stamping, and the full approval timeline.

Last updated: April 2026 · From official Malaysian government sources

Official sources

Current Fees

ItemCost
TTT (Train-The-Trainer) 5-day courseRM2,684 (incl. SST)
TTT Exemption application (if eligible)RM300
Training Provider registration (HQ)RM1,000/year
Training Provider registration (branch)RM500/year per branch
Programme registrationFree
Trainer 3-year renewalRM60
Total minimum cost~RM3,684 (TTT + TP registration)

Step-by-Step Process

  1. 1
    Prerequisite: Complete TTT — Register for a 5-day Train-The-Trainer programme from an HRD Corp-approved provider. Cost: RM2,684. This must be completed BEFORE applying as a Training Provider.
  2. 2
    Ensure SSM business nature is correct — Company business description must explicitly include "Training or Consultancy Services". MSIC codes 85590 and 85320 must be registered.
  3. 3
    Prepare documents (softcopy):
    • -SSM registration forms (complete copy)
    • -Document showing business nature includes "training or consultancy services"
    • -Integrity Pact form (signed by director with company stamp)
    • -Master Services Agreement (MSA) — provided by HRD Corp after initial submission
    • -Mark each document copy with diagonal line and write "HRD Corp Use Only"
    • -Files must not exceed 5MB each
  4. 4
    Submit online — Register at etris.hrdcorp.gov.my. Fill online form, upload all documents.
  5. 5
    Respond to inquiries — HRD Corp will email requests for any missing information. Respond promptly.
  6. 6
    Pre-approval & verification visit — HRD Corp may visit your premises to verify.
  7. 7
    Payment — Print e-slip and pay RM1,000 at Public Bank.
  8. 8
    Final approval — Processed upon payment receipt.
  9. 9
    Receive e-Certificate — Download, print, and display at office.
  10. 10
    Get e-TRiS login — Receive credentials from IT helpdesk.
  11. 11
    Register programmes — No fee. Upload course details, trainer profiles, and TTT certificates via e-TRiS.

MSA (Master Services Agreement) Process

  • Download from email link sent by HRD Corp
  • Print and manually sign the HRD-executed copy
  • Get LHDN digital stamp (select "Sekuriti" > "Perjanjian Perkhidmatan" > value: 0)
  • Print Sijil Setem (official receipt)
  • Scan all into one file and upload via the email link

Required Documents

  • Complete SSM registration forms
  • Business nature documentation showing "training or consultancy services"
  • Integrity Pact form (signed, stamped)
  • MSA (digitally stamped via LHDN)
  • TTT certificate (or TTT exemption certificate)
  • Trainer profiles
  • At least one full-time trainer + one support staff

Timeline

  • TTT course: 5 days (schedule at etris.hrdcorp.gov.my — slots fill up)
  • Document preparation: 1–2 weeks
  • HRD Corp review: 4–8 weeks after complete submission
  • End-to-end: 8–14 weeks (including TTT and document preparation)

Common Pitfalls

  • SSM business nature missing "Training or Consultancy Services" — #1 blocker. Must be in the business description field, not just the MSIC codes. Instruct your cosec to include this wording at incorporation.
  • Not completing TTT before applying — The provider registration requires a TTT certificate. You cannot skip this step.
  • Slow inquiry response — HRD Corp emails you questions. Slow responses = slow approval. Monitor email daily during the review period.
  • MSA stamping confusion — The LHDN digital stamp process is unfamiliar to most people. Follow the steps exactly.
  • Renewal timing — Start renewal 3 months before expiry. If you miss the 6-month window after expiry, the application auto-cancels.

Related guides

This is step 6 of 7 in the recommended setup order.

Full setup order for new founders

  1. 1Choose MSIC codes — decide BEFORE incorporation
  2. 2Engage company secretary — BEFORE incorporation
  3. 3SSM registration — cosec files via MyCoID
  4. 4Appoint MD if applicable — at or after incorporation
  5. 5Open business bank account — immediately after incorporation
  6. 6Register as HRD Corp Training Provider — after SSM + bank account
  7. 7Apply for CIP Spark — when ready, independent of above

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This guide was researched from official sources. If you spot an error, let us know.