ALOR GAJAH, 19 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) is expanding access to training and skills development opportunities through its nationwide Pocket Talk roadshow, with the latest programme held in Alor Gajah, Melaka.
Human Resources Minister Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan officiated the sixth edition of the Pocket Talk – Dari Dasar ke Rakyat programme on Sunday (18 October).
The initiative provides a platform for two-way engagement between the government, employers and local communities to identify training needs, employment challenges and career development opportunities.
Ramanan emphasised the importance of ensuring government policies deliver practical benefits by helping Malaysians understand and access available skills development programmes.
In Melaka, HRD Corp has recorded 2,867 registered employers covering 133,171 employees.
A total of 6,995 training grant applications have been approved, representing 39,489 training places.
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Meanwhile, 24,729 participants have undergone training to improve their skills and competitiveness in the workforce.
HRD Corp Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Shamir Aziz highlighted the importance of treating training as a long-term investment aligned with industry requirements, productivity improvements and employee career progression.
The programme also builds on the momentum of National Training Week (NTW) 2026, with more than 8,000 free courses available to Malaysians through the NTW portal.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Sumber Manusia, the initiative aims to bring training opportunities closer to communities while strengthening workforce development and employability – The Capital Post
