Mental Health & Wellbeing Training Malaysia 2026 — HRDF Claimable
Find HRDF-claimable mental health and employee wellbeing training in Malaysia. Mental Health First Aid, stress management, burnout prevention, and OSH psychosocial compliance — all claimable under HRD Corp SBL-Khas.
Mental health training is HRDF claimable under HRD Corp SBL-Khas. The OSH Amendment Act 2022 (enforced 2024) creates legal obligations for employers to manage psychosocial hazards — making wellbeing training both a compliance necessity and a business investment.
Do Malaysian employers have a legal obligation for mental health training under OSH?
Yes — the OSH (Amendment) Act 2022, which came into force in 2024, extended employer duty-of-care to include psychosocial hazards — legally encompassing work-related stress, burnout, and mental health risks. Employers are required to identify, assess, and mitigate psychosocial hazards in the workplace. Mental health training — including Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), stress management, and manager training on EAP — directly supports OSH compliance. These programmes are HRDF claimable under SBL-Khas (up to RM8,000/day), making compliance affordable. Non-compliant employers face fines under the updated OSH Act. Beyond compliance, wellbeing training reduces absenteeism, turnover, and medical costs.
The Business Case for Mental Health Training in Malaysia
67%
of Malaysian employees report burnout
Malaysia Mental Health Association survey
RM14.46B
annual cost of workplace stress to Malaysia
Productivity lost to absenteeism & presenteeism
2024
OSH Amendment Act 2022 enforcement date
Psychosocial hazard obligations now legally binding
Mental Health & Wellbeing Training Programmes — HRDF Status
| Programme | Audience | Duration | Typical Cost | HRDF Claimable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) | All staff / Team leaders | 2 days (14 hrs) | RM800–RM1,500/pax | Yes |
| Stress Management & Resilience | All staff | 1 day | RM500–RM1,200/pax | Yes |
| Burnout Prevention for Managers | Managers / Team leads | 1 day | RM800–RM1,500/pax | Yes |
| EAP Manager Training | HR / Line managers | 1 day | RM600–RM1,200/pax | Yes |
| Mindfulness at Work | All staff | 0.5–1 day | RM400–RM1,000/pax | Yes |
| Psychosocial Risk Assessment (OSH) | HR / Safety officers | 1–2 days | RM1,000–RM2,000/pax | Yes |
*All programmes claimable under SBL-Khas when delivered by HRD Corp-registered providers. Verify on e-TRiS portal.
OSH Amendment Act 2022 & Psychosocial Hazards
What the Law Now Requires
Psychosocial Hazard Identification
Employers must identify workplace psychosocial hazards — including excessive workload, harassment, poor management practices, and role ambiguity — as part of their OSH risk assessment.
Risk Assessment & Controls
Once identified, employers must assess the risk level of psychosocial hazards and implement appropriate controls — which includes training managers and employees on mental health awareness and support.
Duty of Care Extended
The 2022 amendment explicitly extends employer duty of care beyond physical safety to include psychological safety. Work-related stress and burnout are now legally recognised as workplace hazards.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Non-compliant employers may face fines under the updated Occupational Safety and Health Act. Documented training is a key part of demonstrating compliance during DOSH inspections.
Mental Health First Aid, stress management, and psychosocial risk assessment training are all HRDF claimable and directly address these OSH compliance obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is mental health training HRDF claimable in Malaysia?
Yes — mental health and employee wellbeing training is HRDF claimable when delivered by HRD Corp-registered providers. Claimable programmes include Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification, stress management workshops, resilience and burnout prevention training, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) manager training, and mindfulness-based workplace programmes. The OSH (Amendment) Act 2022 introduced employer duty-of-care obligations for psychosocial hazards, making wellbeing training increasingly relevant for compliance. Claims are processed under SBL-Khas at up to RM8,000/day.
Why is mental health training important for Malaysian employers in 2026?
Malaysia faces a workplace mental health crisis — 67% of employees report experiencing burnout, and workplace stress costs the Malaysian economy an estimated RM14.46 billion annually in lost productivity and absenteeism. The OSH (Amendment) Act 2022, which came into force in 2024, requires employers to assess and manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace — which legally includes work-related stress, burnout, and mental health risks. Non-compliant employers face fines under the updated Act. Investing in mental health training also reduces turnover, absenteeism, and medical claims.
What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training programme that teaches employees to recognise signs of mental health challenges in colleagues and respond with appropriate support. The standard MHFA certification is a 2-day programme (14 hours). Participants learn to identify symptoms of depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance abuse, and how to have supportive conversations and connect colleagues with professional help. MHFA is HRDF claimable and is increasingly adopted by Malaysian MNCs, GLCs, and large employers as part of their OSH compliance and employee wellbeing strategy.
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Latihan kesihatan mental dan kesejahteraan pekerja boleh dituntut melalui HRDF di bawah skim SBL-Khas HRD Corp. Akta OSH (Pindaan) 2022 yang berkuat kuasa pada 2024 mewajibkan majikan menilai dan mengurus bahaya psikososial di tempat kerja — termasuk tekanan kerja dan keletihan (burnout). Program yang layak dituntut termasuk Pertolongan Cemas Kesihatan Mental (MHFA), pengurusan stres, latihan pencegahan burnout, latihan EAP untuk pengurus, dan program mindfulness di tempat kerja.
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Last verified: April 2026