HRD Corp said it would carry out an internal investigation involving document reviews, financial records, approvals, meeting minutes and audit trails, as well as the taking of statements from relevant officers.
PETALING JAYA: The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) has suspended three members of its top management following findings and recommendations cited in reports by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the Auditor-General and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
In a statement, HRD Corp said the action relates to issues involving the management of unutilised levy funds, the acquisition of Menara Ikhlas, equity investment management, and a New Core System (NCS) procurement project valued at RM14 million.
According to the statement, the NCS project has been delayed for more than four years and has undergone three unsuccessful User Acceptance Tests (UATs).
The NCS had previously been presented as part of HRD Corp’s digital transformation initiative in earlier public communications.
The latest statement marks the first time the project has been publicly linked to procurement delays and unsuccessful testing outcomes.
HRD Corp said it would carry out an internal investigation involving document reviews, financial records, approvals, meeting minutes and audit trails, as well as the taking of statements from relevant officers.
However, HRD Corp stopped short of naming the suspended trio.
The agency also said it would strengthen monitoring and enforcement of approved training programmes.
The development comes amid a recent leadership transition at the agency.
Datuk Mohamed Shamir Abdul Aziz was appointed chief executive with immediate effect, while his predecessor, Dr Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan, served in the role for about six months after his appointment in July 2025.
HRD Corp had earlier expressed appreciation to Syed Alwi for his service but did not provide details on the circumstances of his departure.
