How to claim AI training under SBL-Khas — in six steps.
A visual, plain-English guide for HR Managers and L&D Heads. We strip out the jargon and show you exactly what to do, what to upload, and how long each step takes.
Confirm employer eligibility
Your company must be registered with HRD Corp and contributing the monthly levy (1% of wages mandatory, 0.5% voluntary). Confirm your levy account is in good standing on the eTRiS portal.
- HRD Corp registration number on hand
- Levy paid up to current month
- eTRiS portal access for an authorised user
Pick a programme & request a quote
Choose one of the three TrainHRDF programmes — or a customised mix — and request a quote. We come back with a registered course code, programme outline, trainer profile, and indicative claimable amount.
- Final cohort size, role mix, and dates
- Choice of in-house, virtual, or hybrid delivery
- Quotation in HRD Corp-friendly format
Apply for the SBL-Khas grant on eTRiS
Inside eTRiS, raise an SBL-Khas application using the course code we provide. Upload our outline, trainer CV, and quotation. Programmes must commence within 6 months of grant approval.
- Grant application submitted ≥ 14 days before training
- Trainer CV + outline + quotation attached
- Approval letter saved for your records
Run the training
Our certified consultants deliver the cohort. Attendance, materials, and competency artefacts are auto-logged so the post-training paperwork is ready on day one of your claim window.
- Daily attendance signed (digital or physical)
- Pre/post assessments captured
- Trainee evaluation forms collected
Submit your claim within 6 months
After completion, file the claim via eTRiS using our handover pack: signed attendance, invoice, evaluation summary, and competency artefacts. Claims must be submitted within 6 months of training completion.
- Tax invoice from Ai Teragrid
- Signed attendance sheet (per day)
- Trainee evaluation summary report
Track reimbursement & plan the next cohort
HRD Corp reviews and reimburses the approved amount to your employer account. Use the documented productivity gains to scope the next cohort — and put more of your levy back to work.
- Reimbursement received and reconciled
- Internal ROI write-up filed
- Q+1 cohort scoped with TrainHRDF
How much can my company claim?
2026 caps are typically RM10,000/day/trainer (group) and RM1,750/day/participant (individual). SMEs (≤200 staff) often qualify for 100% subsidy under SBL-Khas; larger employers commonly land at 50–80%, subject to scheme rules.
What is the application timeline?
Training must commence within 6 months of grant approval. Claims must be submitted within 6 months of training completion. We always pad these dates with a buffer in our cohort planning.
Can we run cohorts in Bahasa Malaysia?
Yes — every TrainHRDF programme runs in EN, BM, or bilingual delivery, with bilingual handouts and competency artefacts.
Are virtual cohorts claimable?
Yes. SBL-Khas covers in-house, virtual, and hybrid delivery models. We tailor the documentation per format so your eTRiS submission stays clean.
Who owns the post-training artefacts?
You do. Workbooks, recorded sessions, agent prompts, and run-books all stay in your tenant and your shared drive. Trainers retain teaching IP only.
Can TrainHRDF help us file the claim?
We hand over a complete claim pack and walk your HR/Finance team through the eTRiS submission. We do not file on your behalf — your authorised user always submits.
Want this as a one-page PDF for your CFO?
We'll send the latest claim guide and a sample claim pack on request.