3.1 Who are the employers that are eligible to apply under SGM?

Employers must:

i. Be registered with HRD Corp.

ii. Have no legal issues with HRD Corp.

3.2 What are the supporting documents required during grant applications?

The supporting document required during grant submission are:

i. Higher education completion/graduation letter or certificate which is an official document from a recognized higher learning institution that verifies a student has completed his/her higher learning requirements.

ii. Employment/Offer letter from current company with monthly allowance equivalent to basic salary details. 

iii. Employment/Offer letter from previous company for graduates with previous working experience, if any.

iv. Joint declaration by employer and graduate confirming it is the graduate’s full-time job after the graduation.

v. 12-month programme schedule that includes:

a. Objectives

b. Clearly indicate duration of the programme with start and end date.

c. Achieved Learning Outcome. (Refer to SGM Form (Ver 1.0))

vi. Proof of 12 months’ allowance payment, e.g. bank statements, payslips, etc. Payment voucher will not be considered.

3.3 Can a certificate be part of supporting documents when applying for the grant submission?

Yes, a certificate or official letter from the higher learning institution confirming a graduate has fully completed their studies may be considered as part of the supporting documents during grant submission.

3.4 What documents should be submitted to prove monthly payments made to the graduate?

Employers must submit valid proof of payment such as bank transfer slips to verify monthly payments for the full 12-month period. Payment vouchers will not be considered as valid supporting documents.

3.5 When can employers start to submit grant applications for graduates employed under the scheme?

i. Employers may submit grant application for graduates that meet the terms and conditions starting from 1 January 2026.

ii. Grant applications must be made within six (6) months after the programme completion date. Application submitted after 6 months will NOT be entertained.

3.6 Is the employer required to submit grant application before the commencement of SGM?

No, employer is only required to submit grant application within 6 months after the completion date of the 12 months programme. No separate claim application is required.

3.7 Can employer apply for financial assistance under other HRD Corp schemes for the same employee who is also participating under SGM scheme?

Yes, employer is allowed to apply for other HRD Corp training schemes for the same graduate participating under SGM which includes:

i. HRD Corp Claimable Courses (HCC)

ii. Skim Bantuan Latihan (SBL)

iii. Skim Latihan Bersama (SLB)