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DATUK RUSLI JAAFAR APPOINTED NEW CHAIRMAN OF HRD CORP

KUALA LUMPUR -- Human Resources Development Corporation Berhad (HRD Corp) has appointed Datuk Rusli Jaafar as its new chairman effective April 1. HRD Corp in a statement today informed that Rusli previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Cooperative Commission (SKM) from 2022 to 2025 after starting service with the commission, which was previously known as the Malaysian Cooperative Development Department, in 1993. With over 32 years of extensive experience in the public service sector, his leadership has led to institutional empowerment, driven organizational transformation and expanded the impact of socio-economic development. The holder of a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) plays an important role in strengthening the financial and economic sectors as strategic drivers of inclusive and sustainable national development. "Under his leadership, SKM has recorded encouraging development. As of December 2025, the total assets of the cooperative movement in Malaysia managed by SKM are estimated to reach RM186 billion with total shares and fees exceeding RM18 billion, thus reflecting the significant role of the cooperative sector in the country's socio-economic development." "As of 2025, the total financing arrears under the SKM Revolving Capital Fund (TMP-SKM) have been successfully reduced to RM11.33 million from RM20.67 million previously," the statement said. The statement informed that in 2024, for the first time, the registration of cooperatives under SKM will exceed 1,000 cooperatives per year compared to an average of around 600 cooperatives per year before, as a result of the implementation of more aggressive awareness and encouragement programs among the community. In addition, SKM successfully obtained Clean Audit Certificate recognition for the financial statements for the years ending 31 Dec 2022, 2023 and 2024. "His contributions have also been recognised through several Outstanding Service Awards and he was awarded the Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu in 2024." "Under his leadership, SKM also received recognition when it was awarded the Special Organisational Award at the 2024 Malaysia Franchise Awards Night Ceremony," the statement said. HRD Corp said Rusli's appointment reflects the agency's commitment to continue strengthening its mandate in leading skills development, workforce training and human capital sustainability in line with national priorities as well as the ever-evolving needs of employers and the workforce.

KUALA LUMPUR — Human Resources Development Corporation Berhad (HRD Corp) has appointed Datuk Rusli Jaafar as its new chairman effective April 1. HRD Corp in a statement today informed that Rusli previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Cooperative Commission (SKM) from 2022 to 2025 after starting service with the commission, which […]

Sungai Buloh ‘Ziarah MADANI Ihya Ramadan’ Programme Strengthens Spirit Of Unity

KUALA LUMPUR — The spirit of unity and harmony among Malaysia’s multi-racial society continues to be strengthened through the organisation of the ‘Ziarah MADANI Ihya Ramadan’ programme in the Sungai Buloh parliamentary constituency, which brought together more than 3,000 local residents from various backgrounds. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the programme was […]