MyDigitalWorkforce Work in Tech (MYWiT)

What is MYWiT?

MyDigitalWorkforce Work in Tech (MYWiT) is an initiative to incentivize employers to hire Malaysians via digital upskilling and reskilling programmes. This initiative supports companies to hire digital talent through salary and training incentives. MYWiT consists of the following programmes: Digital Business Services (DBS) and Digital Tech Apprenticeship (DTA).

The DBS programme has been customised to increase the digital literacy and skills amongst Malaysians as an attempt to curb rising unemployment level. This is done through partnerships with companies in the fast growing DBS sector ultimately promoting Malaysia as an investment destination. Meanwhile, the DTA programme offers opportunities to upskill and reskill unemployed talents for them to increase their eligibility and be equipped with the skills required to thrive in most in-demand jobs tech jobs, in areas such as data science, software development and cybersecurity.

Why MYWiT?

Hiring employers

Reduce your hiring cost with salary incentives

Jobseekers

Increase your eligibility and get hired at digital tech or services companies

Upskilling and Reskilling Employees

Increase your new hires’ digital and tech skills at a reduced cost through training incentives

Hiring Employers

Reduce your hiring cost with salary incentives

Jobseekers

Increase your eligibility and get hired at digital tech or services companies

Upskilling and Reskilling Employees

Increase your new hires’ digital and tech skills at a reduced cost through training incentives

Hiring CompaniesJobseekers

Incentive Structure for Digital Business Services (DBS) and Digital Tech Apprenticeship (DTA)

The DBS program seeks to address unemployment by tapping into the fast-growing DBS sectors, inevitably positioning Malaysia as a competitive location for digital investments. The incentives include:

40% of monthly salary for 6 months (minimum salary: RM2,000), and
Up to RM5,000/pax training subsidy for
In-house trainings (a minimum of 40 hours of training) OR
Sign up for Work and Learn courses listed on MDEC’s Digital Skills Training Directory here.
Incentives are reimbursed to the employer

Focus areas include: Finance & Accounting, Procurement, Sales & Marketing, IT Support, Content Moderation & many more. Kindly refer to Industry Skills Framework (IndSF)

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Employer’s Eligibility Criteria:

Incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act 1965 or the Companies Act 2016
Minimum paid-up capital : RM20,000
Not subjected to liquidation/winding up order
Not dormant
Not a public-sector, federal, state statutory body or local authority’s (PBT);
No relations to a board of director, shareholder or employee of MDEC.

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The DTA program offers a chance for the unemployed talents to upskill themselves and to be eligible for in-demand tech jobs in areas such as data science, software development and cybersecurity. The incentives include:

RM1,200/month salary/allowance for 6 months (Minimum salary/allowance: RM3,000/month from 4th month onwards) and
Up to RM8,000/pax training subsidy for
“Career Upgrade” courses listed on MDEC’s Digital Skills Training Directory here.
Incentives will be reimbursed to the employer

Focus Areas include: Data science, cybersecurity and software development.

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Employer’s Eligibility Criteria:

Incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act 1965 or the Companies Act 2016
Minimum paid-up capital : RM20,000
Not subjected to liquidation/winding up order
Not dormant
Not a public-sector employer, federal & states statutory body and local authority (PBT)
Company director / shareholder / partner / senior management to declare and disclose if there is any close business relationship/close family relationship with any of MDEC’s director or employee.

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For Jobseekers

Explore new digital job opportunities through MYWiT. Comes with reskilling and upskilling incentives.

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Jobseeker’s Eligibility Criteria:

A Malaysian citizen
Unemployed for more than 2 months or retrenched
A fresh graduate (DBS)
Fresh graduates unemployed for more than 2 months (DTA)
Not a current/past beneficiary of any MyDigitalWorkforce Work In Tech (MYWIT) incentive in any company
Not part of PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 and Penjana KPT-CAP programmes
Not a close family member of a director or sharehold of the hiring company

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Application Process for Employers

Step 1

Apply online

Step 2

Within 2 months: Hire candidate & select suitable training*

Step 3

Submit supporting documents for MDEC’s approval

Step 4

Obtain MDEC offer letter, upon approval

Step 5

Claim:
Training incentive – upon training completion
Salary incentive – upon completion of 3rd and 6th month

(*DTA- training from career upgrade courses /DBS – In-house training OR Work and Learn courses listed in MDEC’s Digital Skills Training Directory)

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How to apply?

Step 1

Search for a job

Step 2

Apply

Step 3

Go through company recruitment process

Step 4

Get hired

Step 5

Undergo training selected by employer

Terms and Conditions

As an employer, here’s what you need to know:

The reimbursement of the incentive is only applicable for participants who have completed at least the first 3 months on the programme
Employers are not allowed to replace a participant (hired employee) under the incentive
Employers are required to notify MDEC and provide documented evidence within 30 days if the participant resigns, or if employer terminates the participant from the company.

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As an employer, here’s what you need to know:

The reimbursement of the incentive is only applicable for participant who has completed at least the first 3 months on the programme
Employers are not allowed to replace a participant (hired employee) under the incentive
Employers are required to notify MDEC and provide documentary evidence within 30 days if the participant resigns, or if employers terminate the participant from the company.

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Submission for approval closing date

*There is no closing date for qualifying stage

Batch 1

30 April 2021 (6.00 pm)

Batch 2

31 May 2021 (6.00 pm)

Batch 3

30 June 2021 (6.00 pm)

Batch 4

31 July 2021 (6.00 pm)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Question

What is MYWiT?

MYWiT is an incentive programme under the 2021 Budget to spur job creation and reduce unemployment. The incentive consists of 2 programmes: Digital Tech Apprenticeship (DTA) and Digital Business Services (DBS).

What are MYWiT’s benefits for companies and employers?

MYWiT offers an opportunity for companies/employers to hire unemployed and retrenched Malaysians and train them according to their needs at a subsidized hiring cost.

What are MYWiT’s benefits for jobseekers?

MYWiT offers jobseekers the opportunity to secure a digital job with fast growing companies and get trained for in-demand digital skills.

What is DBS and what are the programme's objectives?

The term DBS is short for Digital Business Services.
This program is designed to:
• help address and curb unemployment by tapping into fast-growing DBS jobs;
• position Malaysia as a competitive location for digital investment

What are the incentives offered under DBS?

The incentives offered under DBS include:
• RM9,800 – RM20,600 (Maximum incentive per person, depending on the salary offered)
• Salary incentive 40% of employee’s monthly salary for 6 months (salary range: RM2,000 to RM6,500), and
• Up to RM5,000/pax training subsidy or whichever is lower:
o In-house training AND/OR
o Enrol in any short courses listed under the “Work and Learn” category in MDEC’s Digital Skills Training Directory
• The incentives will be reimbursed to employers

Who is eligible for this program?

For companies/employers, qualifications include:
• Minimum capital: RM20,000
• Incorporated in Malaysia
• Not subject to liquidation/dormant
• Not a company or a subsidiary of the public-sector, federal, state statutory body or local authority
• The organisation’s company directors/shareholder/partner/senior management must declare and disclose if there is close business family relationship with any of MDEC’s director or employees

What types of jobs are eligible for the incentive programme?

Finance & Accounting, Human Resource, Marketing, Content Moderation and Customer Experience

What is the minimum salary and contractual employment duration for participants?

The minimum monthly salary is RM2,000 with a minimum of 12-month employment contract.

How many participants/positions can a company apply?

In support of companies/employers of all sizes, there are no minimum vacancy required. Companies/employers can apply up to a maximum of 500 pax for DBS and/or 50 pax for DTA subject to grant availability and approval.

If a company has 500 vacancies and the hiring is spread out through three quarters, should a company apply for 500 vacancies or apply for vacancies that are going to be filled in the next 2 months?

Companies/employers can only apply for immediate vacancies. A company has up to 2 months to fill the vacancies applied for the incentive. Kindly refer to the application process for further details.

Can a company/employer claim on new hires that have joined the organisation prior to receiving the MYWiT programme approval ?

Companies can claim for new employees who have been issued with an employment offer letter after online qualifying application date.

What are the documents needed for the application?

Documents needed for the application include:
• Employment offer letter issued to the new hire after submission of MYWiT qualifying application date
• IC Copy of the new hire
• New hire’s EPF statement for the last 6 months (for unemployed candidates)
• Letter of commitment between employer and training provider or purchase order
• In house training details as per template provided in the online application form
• A cover letter confirming that all of the above documents are legal and the information within are correct and signed by the company’s authorized signatory

What is the age limit for the participants?

There is no age limit. However, candidate selection is entirely within the discretion of the participating companies’ own preferences and needs.

Can I hire foreign workers?

No. The incentive is only applicable to Malaysian candidates.

Can the minimum salary include allowances?

Participating companies/employers must offer gross salary that is subject to minimum wage requirements.

What types of training do companies need to commit?

Participants have the option to select any one or a combination of the following three training modes:
• In-house training (min 40hours) AND/OR
• “Work and Learn” courses listed on MDEC’s Digital Skills Training Directory

How long does it take to receive approval notice after submission of approval form ?

The approval will be corresponded within 25 business days from the approval closing date.

Can the salary/job title/number of participants for specific positions be changed?

No. The same information is required in support of the claim and should in accordance with the approval of the application. For any changes, the company/employer needs to submit a new application.

What if the company/employer is unable to meet the commitment?

Companies/employers are expected to abide by the terms and conditions of the incentive.

Can I replace a participant if one resigns or gets terminated?

Companies/employers are not allowed to backfill/replace participants if they resign or get terminated.

When can I start to claim?

Companies/employers can start claiming the training incentive upon the completion of the training and the salary incentive upon completion of the 3rd and 6th months of the programme.

Does the job seeker need technical skills to qualify for this programme?

No, a job seeker does not need to have technical skills, training will be provided by hiring company.

Who is eligible for the programme?

For Jobseekers:
• Unemployed for a minimum of 2 months or retrenched or fresh graduate
• Malaysian citizen
• Not a current/past beneficiary of any MYyDigitalWorkforce Work In Tech (MYWIT) incentive in any company
• Not part of PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 and Penjana KPT-CAP programmes
• Must not be a close family member (spouse, parent, child (including adopted child or step-child), brother or sister, spouse of child, brother or sister) of a director/shareholder/top management of the hiring company
• Malaysian citizen

What types of jobs are eligible for the incentive programme?

Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, Content Moderation and Customer Experience

What’s the minimum salary and contractual employment duration for participants?

The minimum monthly salary is RM2,000 with a minimum 12-month employment contract.

What is the age limit for participants?

There is no age limit. However, candidate selection is entirely within the discretion of participating companies’ own preferences and needs.

How do I apply for the program?

Participants need to apply and undergo hiring process through the companies listed under the programme. If successful, you will be enrolled for the programme by your hiring company.

What is DTA and what are the programmes objectives?

DTA is short for Digital Tech Apprenticeship. The program is designed to:
• up-skill unemployed talents for high demand tech jobs in Data, Software Development and Cybersecurity
• to meet industry’s strong need for quality tech talents

What are the incentives offered under DTA?

Incentive structure for DTA:
• Maximum incentive per pax: RM15,200
• RM1,200/month salary or allowance incentive for 6 months (min salary/allowance of RM 3,000 starting from 4th month onwards)
• Up to RM8,000/pax training subsidy
• Enrol in any “Career Upgrade” course listed in MDEC’s Digital Skills Training Directory here
• Incentives are reimbursed to employers

Who is eligible for the program?

For companies/employers:
• Minimum capital: RM20,000
• Incorporated in Malaysia
• Not subject to liquidation/winding up/dormant
• Not a company or a subsidiary of the public-sector, federal, state statutory body or local authority
• Company director/shareholder/partner/senior management to declare and disclose if there is any close business relationship/family relationship with any of MDEC’s director or employee

What are the key areas / job focus offered through DTA?

Software development, data science and cybersecurity

What’s the minimum salary and contractual employment duration for participants?

The minimum monthly salary/allowance is RM3,000 for the 4th month onwards and an offer with a minimum salary/allowance of no less than RM1,200 for the first 3 months with a minimum 12-month employment/apprenticeship contract.

How many participants/positions can a company/employer apply?

In support of companies/employers of all sizes, there is no minimum vacancy required. Companies/employers can apply up to a maximum of 500 pax for DBS and/or 50 pax for DTA subject to grant availability and approval.

What are the documents needed for the application?

Documents needed for application:
• Employment offer letter issued to the new hire issued after online qualifying application date
• IC copy of the new hire
• New employee EPF statement for the past 6 months (for unemployed candidates)
• Letter of commitment between company/employer and training provider or purchase order
• Cover letter confirming that all of the above documents and information are correct and signed by the company’s authorized signatory

What is the age limit for the participants?

There is no age limit. However, candidate selection is entirely within the discretion of participating companies’ own preferences and needs.

Can I hire foreign workers?

No. The incentive is only applicable for Malaysian candidates.

Can the minimum salary include allowances?

Participating companies/employers must offer a gross salary that meets the minimum salary requirement.

What types of training do companies need to commit?

Participants have to select training from the “Career Upgrade” courses listed on the Digital Skills Training Directory

How long does it take to receive approval notice after submission of approval form?

The approva will be corresponded within 25 business days from the approval closing date.

Can the salary/job title/number of participants for specific positions be changed?

No. The same information is required in support of the claim and should be in accordance with the approval of the application. For any changes, the company/employer needs to submita new application.

What if the company/employer is unable to meet the commitment?

Companies/employers are expected to abide by the terms and conditions of the incentive. MDEC has the right to blacklist any company that is unable to meet he programme terms and conditions.

Can I replace a participant if one resigns or gets terminated?

Companies/employers are not allowed to backfill/replace participants if they resign or get terminated. Companies will have to submit a new application for new/replacement candidate.

When can I start to claim?

Companies/employers can start claiming the training incentive upon the completion of the training and the salary incentive upon completion of the 3rd and 6th months of the programme.

Can I hire the candidate as a full-time employee instead of an apprentice?

Yes

Who is eligible for this program?

For jobseekers:
• Unemployed for a minimum of 2 months or retrenched
• Must not be a close family member (spouse, parent, child(including adopted child or step-child), brother or sister, spouse of child, brother or sister) of a director/shareholder/top management of the hiring company
• Employment offer letter issued after online registration date
• Malaysian citizen

What are the key areas / job focus are offered through DTA?

Software Development, Data Science and Cybersecurity

What’s the minimum salary and contractual employment duration for participants?

The minimum monthly salary or allowance is RM3,000 for the 4th month onwards and an offer with a minimum salary or allowance of not less than RM1,200 for the first 3 months with a minimum 12-month employment or apprenticeship contract.

What is the age limit for participants?

There is no age limit. However, candidate selection is entirely within the discretion of participating companies’ own preferences and needs.

How do I apply for the program?

Participants need to apply and undergo hiring process through the companies listed under the programme. If successful, you will be enrolled for the programme by your hiring company.