Internship Placement Matching Grant for
SMEs and Start-ups (LiKES)
Allowance Tiers
Enjoy monthly allowances based on your qualification level and employment status.
SKM Level 1-3, Diploma or DKM
TC reimburses RM250/month (half of allowance paid).
RM 500 / month
Tier 1
DLKM, Degree, Master's or Professional Certificate
TC reimburses RM300/month (capped).
RM 600 / month
Tier 1
Supporting Your Journey
Reimbursement of RM250/intern/month
When employer pay RM500.
Reimbursement of RM300/intern/month
When employer pay RM600 and above.
Cover 2.5 to 6 months
of internship per intern.
Employer Pays interns upfront
TalentCorp reimburses after completion.
How Much Will You Receive?
Receive monthly stipends based on your internship duration and allowance tier
RM 3,750
5 interns @ RM500 for 3 months
Paid out: RM7,500
RM 9,600
8 interns @ RM600 for 4 months
Paid out: RM19,200
RM 4,500
3 interns @ RM700 for 5 months
Capped at RM300/intern/month
WHO CAN APPLY
SME Definition
Company resident in Malaysia with paid-up capital of RM2.5 million or less
Annual turnover below RM300K (Micro), RM15M (Small), or RM50M (Medium).
Headcount below 5 (Micro), 75 (Small), or 200 (Medium) employees.
Start-Up Definition
Malaysian company incorporated no more than 5 years ago.
Revenue and/or investment size of less than RM20 million.
Innovation-driven, disruptive, and technology-enabled business.
WHO CAN APPLY
SME Definition
Company resident in Malaysia with paid-up capital of RM2.5 million or less
Annual turnover below RM300K (Micro), RM15M (Small), or RM50M (Medium).
Headcount below 5 (Micro), 75 (Small), or 200 (Medium) employees.
Start-Up Definition
Malaysian company incorporated no more than 5 years ago.
Revenue and/or investment size of less than RM20 million.
Innovation-driven, disruptive, and technology-enabled business.
