How employer can participate in the Scholarship Talent Attraction & Retention (STAR)
Companies that are participating in the ETP or a National Key Economic Area (NKEA) may apply to be part of the Scholarship Talent Attraction & Retention (STAR) programme and will have the opportunity to tap into the pool of top scholars sponsored by the Government.
Under the Scholarship Talent Attraction & Retention (STAR), scholars of the Public Service Department will fulfill their contractual obligations in their study bond by serving their Bond in a participating companies under the Scholarship Talent Attraction & Retention (STAR).
Talent Corporation will facilitate the placement process of Scholars’ Bond service with the Host Company and any communications with the Government, represented by the Public Service Department, (“Bond Holder”) as soon as a Scholar is accepted into the Scholarship Talent Attraction & Retention (STAR).
The Scholarship Talent Attraction & Retention (STAR) is managed by Talent Corporation.
The terms and conditions of participating in the programme are as follows:
- Duration of employment offered should be for a minimum of two (2) years. Offers for periods of less than 2 years will be subject to review.
- Companies must ensure that terms of employment do not prejudice scholars or compare disadvantageously to a similar non-scholar candidate, and that tasks or assignments given to scholars are not detrimental to the Government or against any provisions of their scholarship contract.
- Companies are expected to deliver regular reports on scholars’ performance and progress on an annual basis and upon request by TalentCorp. This should be done in accordance with the company’s review and reporting procedures.
- Companies are expected to inform TalentCorp if a scholar will be or is subjected to disciplinary action or investigation by the company.
- Companies are expected to notify TalentCorp in the event of the resignation or termination of a scholar and provide reasons for resignation or termination.
- Companies are expected to inform TalentCorp in the event that the company’s status changes significantly to affect its ability to qualify for and meet the requirements of the program.
The cost of Scholarship Talent Attraction & Retention (STAR)
There is currently no cost to the company to participate and no obligations for companies to hire.
How employer can participate in Scholarship Talent Attraction & Retention (STAR) ?
Companies interested in joining the programme may sign up and apply at https://star.talentcorp.com.my. For further information, please refer to the FAQ.
