National Consultative Panel for Human Resource Development (NCP-HRD) - Malaysia

Source: National Institue of Public Administration

• Background
• Objectives
• Past Activities
• Code of Ethics for Human Resource Development Professionals (A Guide to Professional Practice)
• Future Plans of the NCP-HRD

Background

As Malaysia enters the new millenium and moves to become a fully industralised nation and to achieve the aspirations of Vision 2020, human resource development will continue to be the most crucial ingredient to ensure its success. Thus the development of the human capacity and their capabilities to meet the challenges of the new millenium and the needs of Vision 2020 will continue to be emhasized for now and the future.

Taking cognizance of the importance of human resource development, in 1994, the Panel on Public Administrative Improvements had recommended the establishment of the National Consultative Panel for Human Resource Development (NCP-HRD). The NCP-HRD was established along the concept of Malaysia Incorporated where its members are from both the public and private sectors.

As Malaysia enters the new millenium of the 21^st century, it is timely that we take stock of the environment and its impact on human resource development from various perspectives such as economic, social, politicial, financial, legal, technolgical, demographic, etc. The government has spent billions of ringgit in the provision of educational facilities and services to the society. It has also invested heavily in providing various types of training and development programmes for public sector employees in order to upgrade their knowledge and skill, and to bring a change to the work culture and attitude. Likewise, the private sector organisations and training institutes have been playing a supportive and symbiotic role to supplement the efforts of the government.

The NCP-HRD aims to bring together policy makers and human resource practitioners from the government sector and the private sector, to discuss the current situation and the future challenges of human resource development in Malaysia, and to chart a course of action for the new millenium.

Objectives

Among others, the objectives of the Panel are:

1. To ensure professionalism and a high standard of practice among human resource practitioners in Malaysia.
2. To provide a platform for discussion among the members and action that can be taken on common issues, problems and challenges related to human resource development.
3. To provide a forum to share information and ideas on human resource development practices that impact on meeting the goals of achieving Vision 2020.
4. To create a network and strengthen relationships among human resource development practitioners in Malaysia so as to enable them to pool and share training resources and expertise.

Past Activities

Since its establishment in 1994, the Panel had met at least once a year. In 1997 and 1998 seminars were held to discuss issues and challenges of human resource development , specifically to:

• To analyse the current situation of human resource development in Malaysia;
• To identify the issues related to human resource development in the context of achieving Vision 2020;
• To identify the challenges related to human resource development in order to achieve Vision 2020;
• To formulate a plan of action in relation to the issues and challenges of human resource development in Malaysia.

One of the outcomes of the seminar which was held in 1998 was the formulation of the Code of Ethics for HRD Professionals in Malaysia, and the identification of the Core Competencies necessary to become a professional HRD practitioner.

Code Of Ethics for Human Resource Development Professionals (A Guide to Professional Practice)

The professional human resource developer shall strive for excellence at all times and uphold the dignity of the profession and pride of the nation by practising the following code of conduct:

1. Provide the highest quality of service in all activities relating to the development of human resources.
2. Exercise honesty and integrity in the discharge of those duties.
3. Shall not take advantage of position, power and confidentiality entrusted.
4. Constantly strive to upgrade one’s own competencies to enhance the image and professional standards of the HRD profession in Malaysia.
5. Respect and be sensitive to other individuals’ rights and values.
6. Undertake assignments only within one’s own competencies and proficiencies.
7. Carry out the HRD function in compliance with the Copyright Act and other relevant laws of the country.
8. Cooperate with and support relevant bodies and institutions engaged in enhancing HRD professionalism.
9. Share knowledge and expertise with other HRD personnel for the enhancement of the image of the profession.
10. Contribute towards the development of an effective HRD intervention and of materials which are culturally acceptable and appropriate to the HRD needs of the clients.
11. Constantly strive to practise the principles, values and skills of a professional human resource developer for the organisation.

Future Plans of the NCP-HRD

Several activities have been identified for the future, including:

• The creation of a data base of all human resource practitioners, institutes and organisations involved in human resource development, training and consultancy
• The publication of a Directory of Human Resource Practitioners in Malaysia
• Regular publications of NCP-HRD bulletins
• Identification of 100 Master Trainers in Malaysia
• National Excellent Award for the most outstanding HRD practitioner and consultant
• More regular forums and seminars to discuss issues related to HRD practices, training and consultancy

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