The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) has suspended three senior management personnel after issues highlighted 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 suspensions were linked to concerns over the management of unutilised levy funds, the purchase of Menara Ikhlas, equity investment decisions and the procurement of a New Core System (NCS) worth RM14 million.
The agency disclosed that the NCS project has faced delays exceeding four years and has failed three User Acceptance Tests (UATs). The system was previously promoted as a key component of HRD Corp’s digital transformation plans, making this the first public acknowledgment that the project has been affected by procurement setbacks and testing failures.
HRD Corp said it will conduct an internal probe, including reviews of documentation, financial records, approvals, meeting minutes and audit trails, alongside recording statements from officers involved. It also noted that monitoring and enforcement of approved training programmes will be tightened moving forward.
The development comes as the agency undergoes a leadership change. Datuk Mohamed Shamir Abdul Aziz has been appointed as chief executive with immediate effect. His predecessor, Dr Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan, had held the post for about six months following his appointment in July 2025.
While HRD Corp previously conveyed its appreciation to Dr Syed Alwi for his service, it did not elaborate on the reasons behind his departure.
