{
  "id": 15379824,
  "title": "HRD Corp training grant applications surge after system reforms, says Ramanan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/hrd-corp-training-grant-applications-surge-after-system-reforms-says-15379824",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:49:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/hrd-corp-training-grant-applications-surge-after-system-reforms-says-ramanan/239609"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ALOR GAJAH, Oct 18 — The number of applications for Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) training grants has surged, signaling the positive effects of reforms aimed at simplifying the implementation process, according to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Ramanan noted that these reforms have not only made the processes smoother but also enhanced organizational governance and transparency, although the transition required time and effort to implement effectively. In Melaka alone, applications have reached nearly 7,000, indicating that more people are taking advantage of the opportunities and suggesting that meaningful changes are occurring. Ramanan expressed gratitude to the entire HRD Corp team for their commitment to these improvements, acknowledging that overhauling a system to make it more orderly, transparent, and aligned with good governance is a challenging and time-consuming process. Speaking at the HRD Corp ‘Pocket Talk’ Roadshow: From Policy to the People, Ramanan highlighted that HRD Corp officers will closely monitor every training class funded through the agency's existing levy, on-site or virtually, to ensure that the courses are truly conducted and benefit the intended target groups. He encouraged everyone, including workers looking to upgrade their skills, graduates seeking employment, and individuals aiming to build new careers, to take advantage of this opportunity.",
  "summary": "ALOR GAJAH, Oct 18 — The surge in Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) training grant applications re...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Surge In HRD Corp Grant Applications Reflects Positive Reforms - Ramanan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/general-surge-in-hrd-corp-grant-applications-reflects-positive",
        "published": "2026-10-18T06:30:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "HRD Corp training grant applications surge after system reforms, says Ramanan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/hrd-corp-training-grant-applications-surge-after-system-reforms-says",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:49:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "HRD Corp approves RM37mil in training grants for Melaka",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/hrd-corp-approves-rm37mil-in-training-grants-for-melaka",
        "published": "2026-10-18T09:23:40.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}