JPA opened applications for the PPKP Program. It stands for Program Penajaan Kumpulan Pelaksana. It is aimed at Implementation Group Officers with permanent status in the federal civil service excluding federal statutory bodies on separate pay. The sponsorship covers full time studies at Diploma or Bachelor degree level and also Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia or Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia.
Key Highlights
- Open for full time study at Diploma and Bachelor degree levels
- Also covers TVET qualifications such as Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia or Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia
- The scheme is well structured with clear criteria
Who Can Apply
- Must be an Implementation Group Officer with permanent appointment in federal civil service excluding separate pay bodies
- Must be confirmed in service by 1 January of the offer year
- Must maintain a minimum 85 percent average LNPT for three consecutive years each year being a full 12 months
- Must be 45 years old or younger as of 1 January of the offer year
- Must have at least 8 years of service in current scheme as of 1 January of the offer year
- Must observe waiting period after prior training
- More than 12 months training means wait 2 years
- Between 3 and 12 months means wait 1 year
- Application must be endorsed by Head of Department and PPSM
- Must have no disciplinary issues
- Must not be blacklisted by JPA or other agencies
- Must have declared assets within 5 years
- Must not receive sponsorship for the same course from other agencies
Application Timeline
- Opening date 14 February 2025
- Closing date 14 March 2025
Application is made online via JPA portal. Applicants can edit or finalize before closing. You need to review Lampiran A for fields of study and Lampiran B and C for approved institutions and polytechnics.
Outcome Announcement
Shortlisted applicants can check results. Results are available from 13 June 2025 at noon. Results remain accessible until 30 June 2025 at 11 59 pm.
Numbers in Perspective
In 2023 JPA offered PPKP sponsorship to 315 officers for TVET or Diploma level and 220 officers for full or part time degree studies. This shows strong support for career upskilling among Implementation Group staff.
Quick Tips for Applicants
- Prepare your LNPT records and service details early
- Check if you must serve a waiting period before applying
- Ensure your course is listed in Lampiran A
- Get endorsement and PPSM approval on time
- Apply early and confirm details before closing
- Watch the timeline for 14 March closing and 13 June results
FAQ
Q What is PPKP
A A sponsorship for Implementation Group officers to study full time at Diploma or Degree level or TVET training
Q Who can apply
A Permanent officers with confirmed service strong LNPT record and required years of service
Q When to apply
A Between 14 February and 14 March 2025
Q Can I edit my application
A Yes before the closing date
Q How to check results
A Online between 13 June and 30 June 2025
Q How many were sponsored before
A In 2023 a total of 315 officers for TVET or Diploma and 220 officers for degree programs