Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM)
Institut Pengurusan Sumber Manusia Malaysia
(Formerly known as Malaysian Institute of Personnel Management (MIPM))
ROS : PPM-001-10-01061976
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About Us
Malaysia's first professional Human Resource Management organisation, established in 1976, is committed to advancing HR practice, capability, and human capital development.
1976
Established
Founded in 1976, MIHRM is Malaysia’s first professional human resource management organisation.
40,000+
HR Professionals Trained
Equipping practitioners in both the public and private sectors.
NATIONAL BENCHMARK
Setting the Industry Standard
Affiliated with WFPMA and APFHRM to align with world-class standards.
ABOUT US
Malaysia's Professional Home for Human Resources
MIHRM was established in 1976 as Malaysia's first professional organisation for Human Resource Management. It supports practitioners in public and private sectors through training, certification, consultation, membership services, events and strategic collaboration.
More than 40,000 HR professionals reached.
Professional certification and practical skills programmes.
Affiliations with WFPMA and APFHRM.
Collaborations with universities, industry partners and professional bodies.
50 Years of Shaping HR
Excellence: Honouring
the Past, Empowering
the Future
WHO WE ARE
Introducing Our Professional Body
The Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM) is Malaysia’s premier and independent professional body dedicated to advancing the practice, development, and certification of human resources management. Since its founding in 1976, MIHRM has been at the forefront of HR thought leadership, training, and professional development. We are widely recognised as the country’s leading authority on HR practice.
MIHRM’s noted affiliations include the Oxbridge Institute of Professional Development (OIPD-UK), the World Federation of People Management Association (WFPMA), the Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resource Management (AFPHRM), and the Malaysian Professional Centre (BIM). This affiliation forms part of MIHRM’s strategy to broaden international ties, enrich its training offerings, and align with globally recognized professional development standards.
The Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM) partners with leading universities and higher-learning institutions to weave together academic rigour and professional relevance in human resource education. Our collaborations are built on the belief that strong HR-education ecosystems are foundational to producing ethical, capable, and industry-ready graduates.
We continue to deepen our strategic partnerships with universities and higher education institutions to bring together academic excellence and professional relevance. Through ongoing expansion of university ties, strategic alliances, and programme innovation, MIHRM aims to remain the leading bridge between academic HR education and professional HR practice in Malaysia.
MIHRM provides a wide range of training courses and activities. As the leading authority on the subject, we have taught over 40,000 HR professionals in both the public and private sectors.
OUR DIRECTION & PURPOSE
Vision and Mission
Our professional direction is built around national HR leadership, ethical standards, member service and the continued development of human capital.
OUR FUTURE DIRECTION
Vision
To be the National Governing Body for the HR Profession committed to the development of human capital.
OUR PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT
Mission
To lead in the development and promotion of good practices in the field of human resource management and development.
To uphold the higher ideals and professional practices in Human Resource Management and Development.
To serve the professional interests of members.
To support the national aspiration in Human Resource Development.
WHAT WE DO
Our Expertise in HR
Our Core Services that build the foundation of MIHRM
AWARDS &
RECOGNITION
To recognise contributions and achievements by companies and HR leaders through Awards.
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UNIVERSITY COLLABORATION
Collaborate with universities to better equip graduates with both academic and practical HR approaches.
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CONSULTATION
Offering professional consultation and advisory services through a pool of HR experts with various industrial experiences.
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CERTIFICATION
To certify competent HR professionals in this country
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COMPETENCY & SKILLS TRAINING
To provide soft skills and competency training to develop HRM as a whole.
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CONFERENCES
& SEMINARS
To bring HR experts and practitioners to share knowledge, experiences, and solutions together.
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INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION
To gain global acceptance as a national leading body on HRM.
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership services open to HR Practitioners and parties involved in HRM. Individual and Organisation membership is available.
WHAT WE DO
Our Expertise in HR
Our Core Services that build the foundation of MIHRM
01
CERTIFICATION
To certify competent HR professionals in this country
02
COMPETENCY
& SKILLS TRAINING
To provide soft skills and competency training to develop HRM as a whole.
03
AWARDS &
RECOGNITION
To recognise contributions and achievements by companies and HR leaders through Awards.
04
CONFERENCES
& SEMINARS
To bring HR experts and practitioners to share knowledge, experiences, and solutions together.
05
UNIVERSITY
COLLABORATION
Collaborate with universities to better equip graduates with both academic and practical HR approaches.
06
INTERNATIONAL
AFFILIATION
To gain global acceptance as a national leading body on HRM
07
CONSULTATION
Offering professional consultation and advisory services through a pool of HR experts with various industrial experiences.
08
MEMBERSHIP
Membership services open to HR Practitioners and parties involved in HRM. Individual and Organisation membership is available.
LEADERSHIP MESSAGE
Message From the President of MIHRM
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I invite you to join us in this journey — to collaborate, learn, and grow together as we continue to shape the future of HR in Malaysia and beyond.
Simon T. Benjamin
Session 2025 - 2027
On behalf of the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM), I extend my warmest welcome to all visitors to our official website. For nearly half a century, MIHRM has been the voice, the guide, and the professional home of Malaysia’s HR community. Despite unprecedented challenges, MIHRM has remained steadfast in fulfilling its mission.
Over the past four years, MIHRM has remained steadfast in its mission. We have scaled our training and certification reach, developed partnerships with universities and higher-learning institutes, industry, and continued to honour HR excellence through our national awards and events.
Despite pandemic disruptions, we pivoted quickly to hybrid delivery, strengthened governance, and launched strategic alliances that will drive HR innovation and foresight. Looking forward, our priorities are clear: to integrate professional credentials into academic programmes, modernise our certification frameworks for future roles, and equip HR professionals with data, digital, and leadership capabilities.
MIHRM has remained persistent in delivering on our mission. We expanded our certification and training programmes, equipping thousands of HR practitioners with skills aligned to Malaysia’s changing workforce needs. Most importantly, we embraced digital transformation and embedded future-focused topics such as HR technology, people analytics, and workforce foresight into our programmes.
Looking ahead, MIHRM is focused on strengthening global partnerships and creating pathways that connect academic learning with professional recognition.
I invite you to join us in this journey — to collaborate, learn, and grow together as we continue to shape the future of HR in Malaysia and beyond.
My thanks go to our members, partners, and staff — together we will lift Malaysia’s HR practice to world-class standards.
PRIORITISE EMPLOYEE WELLBEING. BUILD A HEALTHIER WORKPLACE
Join us for the MIHRM Insides Live TV Show as we explore "Employee Wellbeing, Mental Health & Psychological Safety in the Modern Workplace." Discover why creating a mentally healthy and psychologically safe work environment is no longer optional—it is essential for organisational success.
Date: 22 August 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 3:00 PM
Live on YouTube & LinkedIn
Don't miss this insightful session on creating healthier people, safer workplaces, and stronger organisational performance. Register today by scanning the QR code or clicking the registration link and be part of the conversation shaping the future of work.