HRDF-Claimable Corporate Training with Purpose-Driven Lunch in KL (2026/2027)
If you're an HR or L&D manager planning your next round of corporate training in Malaysia, you already know the drill. Find an HRDF-registered provider. Match the training topic to your team's development gaps. Coordinate the venue, coordinate the food, coordinate the logistics.
Makan & Learn was built to simplify all of that in one bundle. A half-day or full-day, HRDF-claimable leadership workshop delivered by Yellow Tree Malaysia, paired with a purpose-driven lunch by PichaEats. One outcome that ticks both your L&D and CSR boxes at the same time.
What is Makan & Learn?
Makan & Learn is a co-created programme between PichaEats (a Malaysian halal social enterprise) and Yellow Tree Malaysia (a corporate training provider). It combines a 4-hour experiential workshop with a full lunch served on-site, designed for teams of up to 30 pax.
- ✅ HRDF claimable — fully compliant with HRD Corp requirements
- ✅ 4 hours of training — half-day format that fits into a working morning
- ✅ Lunch included at RM35/pax — bentos around the world, halal, prepared by refugee chef families
- ✅ RM6,000 total investment for 30 pax
- ✅ On-site delivery across the Klang Valley
Recommended training topic: The Adaptive Mindset in Times of Uncertainty
This is Yellow Tree's flagship half-day experiential workshop, and it's the recommended topic for teams navigating any of the following:
- AI and automation reshaping their roles
- Generational shifts (Gen Z entering the workforce)
- Geopolitical or economic uncertainty affecting business planning
- Restructuring, mergers, or leadership change
Rather than treating uncertainty as a single fixed topic, the programme frames it as a recurring theme across the forces reshaping our world today. Participants move through hands-on activities, a practical framework (A.D.A.P.T), guided reflection, and real case studies to leave with a personal action commitment.
Other leadership training modules available
Beyond the Adaptive Mindset workshop, Yellow Tree Malaysia delivers a range of leadership training modules that also qualify under the Makan & Learn bundle:
- Listening as a Leadership Skill
- What Great Managers Do Differently
- Motivating Different Personalities at Work
- Leading Through Clear Communication
- Giving Feedback That Actually Works
- Accountability Without Micromanaging
Most modules run as 4-hour half-day sessions for 30 pax and are HRDF claimable. Contact PichaEats to discuss which modules fit your team's development priorities.
The lunch: Bentos Around the World
Every Makan & Learn session includes a full lunch prepared and delivered by PichaEats. The signature format is Bentos Around the World — a rotating menu of internationally-inspired halal bentos, each prepared by refugee chef families from Syria, Palestine, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq.
Menu options include:
- Nasi Kerabu with Ayam Percik
- Salted Egg Chicken with White Rice, Stir-Fry Cabbage and Carrots
- Tandoori Chicken with Naan and Raita Salad
- Chicken Shawarma and Salad
And more, rotated based on group preferences and dietary requirements. All halal-sourced, individually packed, and delivered hot to your training venue.
For a full-day session or larger group size (up to 60 pax), contact PichaEats for a custom quote.
Why HR teams are choosing purpose-driven training partners
More Malaysian companies are aligning L&D spending with CSR and ESG goals. Makan & Learn lets you achieve both in one booking:
- Training outcome - measurable team development against HRD Corp-approved modules
- CSR outcome - every lunch supports refugee chef families building livelihoods in Malaysia
- Reporting - impact summaries available for corporate CSR and ESG reporting
This is impact without increasing your budget, simply by choosing a partner that generates meaningful social change alongside the training delivery.
Who Makan & Learn is designed for
- HR and L&D managers planning quarterly or annual training calendars
- People managers looking to develop team leadership skills
- CSR and sustainability leads aligning training spend with ESG commitments
- Founders and MDs running leadership offsites or executive retreats
- HR business partners at MNCs, chambers of commerce, foundations, and government-linked companies
Frequently asked questions
Is Makan & Learn HRDF claimable?
Yes. The training is run by HRD Corp-registered training provider, and the full 4-hour training investment is HRDF claimable for eligible employers.
How much does corporate training cost in Malaysia?
Half-day HRDF-claimable corporate training in Malaysia typically ranges from RM3,000 to RM12,000 per session depending on trainer, topic, and group size. Makan & Learn is priced at RM6,000 for a 4-hour session for 30 pax, inclusive of lunch and refreshments.
Can we choose the training topic?
Yes. The recommended topic is The Adaptive Mindset in Times of Uncertainty, but you can choose from Yellow Tree's leadership training modules including listening, feedback, communication, accountability, and manager development topics.
How much lead time do we need to book?
Two to three weeks ahead is recommended for standard bookings. Popular months (Q1 and Q4) fill up faster.
Can we book Makan & Learn for a smaller team (under 30 pax)?
Yes, though pricing is optimised for 30 pax. Contact PichaEats for a custom quote for smaller or larger groups.
Where does Makan & Learn take place?
On-site at your office or preferred training venue across the Klang Valley (KL, PJ, Subang, Shah Alam, Cyberjaya, Putrajaya).
Is the lunch halal?
Yes. All PichaEats catering is halal-sourced, prepared by refugee chef families. Vegetarian and dietary options available on request.
Ready to plan your next team training?
Whether it's your quarterly team offsite, an annual leadership retreat, or your first-time using HRDF for team development this year, Makan & Learn gives you everything in one bundle. Training that actually equips your team. Lunch that actually supports a cause. And an HRDF-claimable investment that your finance team will thank you for.
Contact PichaEats to book Makan & Learn — RM6,000 for 30 pax, 4-hour HRDF-claimable training, purpose-driven lunch included, delivered across the Klang Valley.
💬 WhatsApp us today to check available dates for your team.
Article by the PichaEats team, in partnership with Yellow Tree Malaysia. PichaEats is a Malaysian social enterprise founded in 2016, partnering with refugee chef families from Syria, Palestine, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. Yellow Tree Malaysia is a corporate training provider registered with HRD Corp.
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