FAQ - Employer's Circular No 3/2024 : Purchase of Training Equipment (ALAT) & Renovation Scheme

FAQ - Employer's Circular No 3/2024 : Purchase of Training Equipment (ALAT) & Renovation Scheme

Purchase of Training Equipment (ALAT) & Renovation Scheme
1.0 What kind of training equipment is allowed to be purchased under the ALAT Scheme?

All training equipment that are related to the employer’s nature of business/industry are claimable. However, they must be used solely for training purposes.

1.2 Can the training equipment be used for business/operation purposes?

No, the training equipment is solely for training purposes. Any non-training related equipment or items including software is not claimable.

Scenario 1
If the Registered Employer is also a registered Training Provider with HRD Corp, the item(s) purchased must be used by their own employees for training purposes only, not for business/operational purposes.

Scenario 2
Hotel Ayu has purchased an LCD projector for their staff trainings. Hotel Ayu is required to place the equipment in a separate training room solely to be used by their staffs. The equipment cannot be placed in the hotel’s seminar room/training room/ballroom which will be used by hotel guests i.e., business operation.

1.3 What is the maximum claimable amount for the Alat & Renovation Scheme?

Employers may claim the full amount of the training equipment costs or training facilities renovation costs, subject to a maximum of 50% of their levy balance as of 1st January in the year the application is submitted (for their eligibility amount).

Scenario 1


*Approval amount will be subject to balance eligibility amount at the time of approval.
Scenario 2


*Approval amount will be subject to balance eligibility amount at the time of approval.

1.4 Can employer place the training equipment and carry out renovation work at other training premises, such as at an industry training location/venue?

Employer is allowed to place and carry out renovation work at industry training location/venue within Malaysia, which they are required to disclose during grant application. Employer is required to provide official supporting documents/arrangements between the Employer and training location/venue owner.

1.5 What is the process if employer decides to relocate/dispose or lost the training equipment?

Any changes in the equipment's location and status (such as disposal, relocation, or loss) must be disclosed to and approved by HRD Corp prior to the changes.

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