Human Resources Ministry lodges reports over alleged meddling in TalentCorp review

The Human Resources Ministry has reported alleged interference in an ongoing review of Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp), according to a statement from the ministry. The ministry claims the interference consisted of spreading false information, attempting to sway individuals within the agency, and diverting focus from matters being investigated.

Such actions could compromise the impartiality and independence of the review and investigation, the ministry emphasized. The reports were submitted following the ministry receiving evidence, enabling authorities to carry out an unbiased investigation. The ministry has entrusted the authorities with examining the evidence, uncovering the facts, and taking suitable legal action if necessary.

The ministry and TalentCorp are concurrently implementing organizational reforms to bolster the agency's transparency, integrity, and accountability. Following a joint review by TalentCorp's management and the ministry, several areas necessitating enhancement were pinpointed, including the company's constitution, adherence to internal policies, internal controls, and integrity and accountability mechanisms.

The ministry underscored the necessity for the review to progress independently and transparently, without undue interference or influence. It pledged its intolerance of efforts to leverage positions, sway, or connections to impede the process. The review and related investigations involve TalentCorp employees and management. All parties are obligated to collaborate to ensure the process is carried out fairly and impartially.

The ministry stated that TalentCorp's operations and strategic programs will proceed as usual throughout the process, with the agency remaining dedicated to its national talent development mandate.