The short version
Agile Visa runs team building, team bonding, trust and culture programmes for Malaysian companies: a half day, a full day, 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights, anywhere in Malaysia. Every activity ends in a guided debrief, so the programme is structured training that HRD Corp can fund: up to RM 10,500 per group per 7 hour training day, plus allowances, subject to HRD Corp approval. Quotes on request. Updated October 2026.
What we run
One partner for every kind of team event, each designed around what you want people to do differently afterwards.
Team building
Indoor and outdoor challenges where teams plan, communicate and solve problems against the clock. Every round ends with a debrief that links what happened to your real work.
Team bonding
For new, merged or fast growing teams. People learn each other's strengths and working styles, and leave with working agreements they wrote together.
Trust building
Practical work on the behaviours that build and break trust: speaking up, keeping commitments and disagreeing without damage.
Culture building
Turn company values into behaviours people can see. Leaders and staff agree what each value looks like on a normal working day, and what it does not look like.
Mindset and motivation
An energising opening talk followed by a workshop on resilience, change and a growth mindset, so the energy turns into commitments.
Leadership retreats
Off-sites for management teams that mix strategy conversations with team work, so plans and working relationships improve together.
Annual dinners and gala nights
We plan and run your annual dinner with our event partners: theme, stage, emcee, awards and photography. See annual dinner and team building.
What each programme builds
Choose the outcomes that matter most to your team. Most programmes combine three or four of them.
Trust
Pairs and small groups rely on each other to finish a task, then talk about what made trust easy or hard. You take back: each person's working style, mapped on one team chart.
Communication
Challenges where the information is split across the team, so success depends on listening and asking. You take back: simple habits for sharing information quickly and clearly under pressure.
Collaboration and working together
Cross department challenges and a collaboration lab on a real work problem. You take back: a better hand-off between teams, agreed by both sides.
Transparency
Safe, anonymous ways to raise what usually goes unsaid, then a structured discussion without blame. You take back: named owners for the issues that were holding the team back.
Mindset
Resilience and growth mindset work that turns setbacks and change into something the team can handle together. You take back: personal habits for pressure, and how the team supports each other.
Culture building
Leaders and staff agree what each company value looks like on a normal working day. You take back: a team charter with specific, signed commitments and a date to review them.
Itineraries: half day, 1 day, 2D1N and 3D2N
Sample plans. We adjust the activities, venue and timing to your team after a short needs analysis.
Half day: reset and reconnect
A quick reset for a team that needs to talk and work together again. Builds communication and trust. Runs at your office or a hotel meeting room, in the morning or the afternoon.
- 8.45 amRegistration and safety briefing
Teams are mixed across departments on purpose.
- 9.00 amIce breakers and the first team challenge
A timed task that only works when information reaches the right person, followed by a debrief on how the team communicated.
- 10.30 amBreak
- 10.45 amTrust in practice
Pairs and small groups rely on each other to finish, then map the team's working styles on one chart.
- 12.15 pmTeam agreement
Each team agrees three working habits it will keep, and one it will drop.
- 1.15 pmClose and lunch
Feedback forms and attendance sign-off.
One day: Team Building and Collaboration Lab
Our most requested programme, run exactly as registered with HRD Corp. Builds trust, communication, collaboration and transparency, and ends with a working agreement the team writes itself. Course page: Team Building and Collaboration Lab.
- 8.45 amRegistration and pre course check
- 9.00 amStructured team challenges
A timed build with limited resources, while observers note how the team communicates and decides.
- 10.30 amMorning break
- 10.45 amFacilitated debrief
What happened, so what, now what: three behaviours the team also sees at work.
- 11.35 amTrust and working preferences
Everyone completes a working preferences profile and the team maps them on one chart.
- 12.45 pmLunch and Zohor prayers
On a Friday, lunch runs longer for Friday prayers and the day ends later.
- 1.45 pmCommunication and problem solving under pressure
A multi round challenge, with the team improving its approach between rounds.
- 2.55 pmSurfacing unspoken tension
Anonymous cards bring the real issues out, and a structured discussion agrees resolutions with named owners.
- 3.30 pmAfternoon break
- 3.45 pmSurfacing unspoken tension, continued
- 4.20 pmTeam working agreement
The team writes and signs its own agreement, and sets a date to review it.
- 5.30 pmClose
Post course check, evaluation and the group photo.
2 days 1 night: Team Building Retreat
A residential retreat that mixes outdoor and indoor challenges with reflection, run as registered with HRD Corp. Builds trust, communication, working together and culture, and ends with a team charter. Course page: Team Building Retreat (2 Days 1 Night).
- Day 1, 7.30 amBuses leave your office
- 8.45 amRegistration, objectives and safety rules
- 9.00 amIce breakers that mix departments and levels
Then outdoor and indoor team challenges, each followed by a short debrief.
- 12.45 pmLunch and Zohor prayers
- 1.45 pmProblem solving games against the clock
Teams record two lessons after every challenge.
- 3.45 pmCollaboration lab begins
Departments start work on a real work problem they brought with them.
- 5.30 pmDay summary, check in and rest
- 7.30 pmDinner and team night
A team night activity or your annual dinner. Not part of the training hours.
- Day 2, 8.45 amRecap of day 1
- 9.00 amTrust and communication
Trust activities in pairs and small groups, and communication exercises with limited information.
- 11.35 amTeam values and working agreements
The collaboration lab turns into a team charter that every member signs.
- 12.45 pmLunch and Zohor prayers
- 1.45 pmLessons and actions
Each team presents its top three lessons and the actions it will take back to work.
- 3.45 pmThe 30 day plan
Follow up actions with owners and dates, and a 30 day check-in.
- 5.30 pmClose and buses home
Post course check and evaluation.
3 days 2 nights: leadership and culture retreat
Time to go deeper: mindset on day 1, team challenges on day 2 and culture on day 3. Builds mindset, collaboration, transparency and culture.
- Day 1, morningTravel and check in
- 1.30 pmMindset and trust
Resilience, a growth mindset and how the team handles pressure, then trust activities in small groups. 4 training hours with a break.
- 7.30 pmWelcome dinner
Not part of the training hours.
- Day 2, 9.00 amTeam challenges and the collaboration lab
Outdoor and indoor challenges in the morning, then work on a real problem across departments. 7 training hours, 9.00 am to 5.30 pm.
- 7.30 pmAnnual dinner or gala night
Not part of the training hours.
- Day 3, 9.00 amCulture and transparency
Values turned into behaviours, an open discussion of what gets in the way, and a signed team charter. 4 training hours.
- 1.15 pmLunch, check out and travel home
Groups of up to 25 people, each with its own trainer. Larger companies run several groups at the same venue, with a shared opening and close. HRD Corp counts at most 7 training hours a day, so dinners, team nights and free time are never counted as training.
Activities we run
We choose activities to match your goals, your venue and the fitness of your team. Every training activity ends with a debrief that links it to work.
Explorace and amazing race
Teams solve clues and complete checkpoints across a resort, a town or a heritage trail. Builds: planning, communication and quick decisions.
Raft building
Teams design and build a raft from limited materials, then test it on the water. Builds: collaboration and trust.
Sukaneka and traditional games
Classic Malaysian team games with a modern twist, easy for every age and fitness level. Builds: energy and team spirit.
Escape room and puzzle challenges
Codes and locked boxes that only open when everyone shares what they know. Builds: communication and transparency.
Build challenges
Bridges, towers and marble runs built against the clock with scarce resources. Builds: planning, roles and problem solving.
Halal cooking challenge
Teams plan, cook and present a dish in a halal kitchen. Builds: collaboration under time pressure.
Beach games and corporate Olympics
Relays and team games for large groups, with an indoor version ready for rain. Builds: inclusion and friendly competition.
Jungle trekking and outdoor adventure
Trekking, rafting or obstacle courses for fitter teams, with lighter options for everyone else. Builds: resilience and mindset.
CSR activities
Beach clean-ups, tree planting or community projects that give the team a shared purpose. Builds: purpose and pride.
Team night and campfire
Games, performances by volunteers or a campfire after dinner. Not training hours, but where many friendships start.
Programmes from our catalogue
Each one runs as a private programme for your company, and can be combined into a retreat after a short needs analysis.
Team building and bonding
- Team Building and Collaboration Lab1 day / 7 hoursStructured challenges with a debrief after each one, ending in working agreements the team writes itself. Our most requested team building day.
- Team Building Retreat (2 Days 1 Night)2 days / 14 hoursA residential retreat with outdoor and indoor challenges, a collaboration lab and a signed team charter.
- High Performing Teams Workshop1 day / 7 hoursA working day on trust, conflict and accountability, using your own team as the case.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration and Silo Breaking1 day / 7 hoursFor departments that keep blocking each other. Teams map one real hand-off and redesign it together.
Trust and culture
- Psychological Safety and Speaking Up at Work1 day / 7 hoursBuild a team where problems surface early, and the leader behaviours that make it safe to speak.
- Working Across Cultures and Generations1 day / 7 hoursFor teams that mix races, languages and age groups, which in Malaysia is most teams.
- Emotional Intelligence at Work1 day / 7 hoursReading people accurately and staying calm under pressure, for stronger working relationships.
Mindset, resilience and change
- Resilience and Wellbeing at Work1 day / 7 hoursPractical habits for workload, recovery and boundaries. A good pairing with a motivational opening talk.
- Leading Change and Transformation1 day / 7 hoursFor leaders taking a team through a merger, restructuring or new strategy.
- Leading High-Performing Teams1 day / 7 hoursFor team leaders and managers who want the energy of the event to last.
What HRD Corp covers, and what it does not
HRD Corp funds training, not events. Plan the two parts separately and the claim stays clean.
A team building programme is HRD Corp claimable when it is run as training: registered with HRD Corp, at least 4 hours long, led by an HRD Corp accredited trainer, and approved at least 14 days before it starts. Only the training part is claimed. The annual dinner, entertainment, prizes and gifts are paid separately.
| Cost | Claimable, and HRD Corp's limit |
|---|---|
| Training programme (course fee) | Yes Up to RM 10,500 per group for a 7 hour day, or RM 6,000 for a 4 hour half day. HRD Corp allows up to 50 people per soft skills group; we run groups of up to 25. |
| Trainee allowance | Yes RM 250 per person per training day, or RM 500 when the venue is 100 km or more from the workplace. A flat amount paid to your company, with no receipts needed. |
| Trainer allowance | Yes The same daily rate for one external trainer per group. |
| Chartered bus | Yes As quoted, when training is at a hotel or outside venue, with the transport receipt. |
| Flights | Yes The actual fare, with the e-ticket and invoice. |
| Training materials | Yes RM 100 per group without a quotation, itemised above that. |
| Hotel rooms, hotel meals, venue hire | No Not separate claim items. |
| Annual dinner, entertainment, prizes, door gifts, T-shirts | No Not training, so never claimable. |
How the claim works
- Check your levy. Your company must be registered with HRD Corp, with no levy arrears, and the levy balance must cover the programme.
- Agree the programme with us. We send the registered course title, a timed itinerary, learning outcomes, trainer profiles and a quotation with a fee breakdown.
- Apply in eTRiS. Your HR team applies under HRD Corp Claimable Courses with fixed dates. HRD Corp must approve the grant at least 14 days before an in-house programme starts, and any query must be answered within 5 days, so apply at least 4 weeks ahead.
- Train. Participants sign the attendance form every day and must attend at least 75% of the training hours. HRD Corp may visit without notice to check the trainer, the venue and the content.
- Claim within 6 months. We claim the course fee from HRD Corp first. Your company then claims the allowances, buses and materials.
Agile Visa Sdn Bhd is an HRD Corp registered Training Provider and its programmes are HRD Corp claimable for eligible employers under the HRD Corp Claimable Courses scheme (shown in eTRiS as SBL-Khas). Claims are paid from your company's levy and are subject to HRD Corp approval and the Allowable Cost Matrix. The full rules, with a worked example: is team building HRD Corp claimable?
Sources: HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix, ACM FAQ to Employer's Circular 3/2024, grant approval timing and HRD Corp Claimable Courses. Checked 15 October 2026. HRD Corp decides every grant and claim.
Where we run team building in Malaysia
Anywhere in Malaysia, at your premises or a venue we shortlist for you.
Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya
City hotels, plus nature sites in Hulu Langat and Broga about 30 to 45 minutes away. Rain proof, and good for a full day followed by an annual dinner in the same ballroom.
Port Dickson and Melaka
Beach resorts at Port Dickson, about 1 to 1.5 hours from Kuala Lumpur, and heritage town hotels in Melaka, about 2 hours away. On the sheltered west coast, so usable from November to March.
Pahang highlands
Janda Baik, Bukit Tinggi and Genting, about an hour from Kuala Lumpur, with cooler air and forest settings. Cameron Highlands is about 3 hours away. We always plan an indoor backup for afternoon rain.
Perak
Gopeng and Ipoh, about 2 hours north of Kuala Lumpur, for rafting, caving and outdoor camps.
Penang and Langkawi
For teams in the north, or a reward retreat by the sea. January and February are usually the driest months.
Johor
Johor Bahru, where Agile Visa Sdn Bhd is registered, and the Desaru coast. Convenient for southern teams and for companies with staff in Singapore. Desaru faces the east coast monsoon from November to March.
Sabah and Sarawak
On request, with local venues and flights arranged as part of the plan.
A venue 100 km or more from your workplace raises the HRD Corp trainee allowance from RM 250 to RM 500 per person per training day, so check the road distance before you choose. The east coast is wettest from November to March, and resorts are busiest in the school holidays.
Planned for Malaysian teams
- Halal food. Meals from JAKIM halal certified kitchens or caterers, with vegetarian and allergy options.
- Prayer times. Lunch covers Zohor prayers, lunch runs longer on Fridays for Friday prayers, and we add a short break for Asar whenever your team needs it. We choose venues with a surau.
- Weekdays and state weekends. Most staff prefer programmes in working hours. Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu rest on Friday and Saturday, so we plan dates around your working week.
- Every age and fitness level. Each activity has a lighter version, so older staff, pregnant colleagues and anyone with an injury can take part fully.
- No forced performing. Nobody is pushed on stage or made to sing. Activities are designed for working adults.
- Indoor and outdoor balance. Activities mix indoor and outdoor work, in line with HRD Corp's trainer guideline for team building programmes.
- Rain plan. Every outdoor activity has an indoor version ready. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, and the east coast is wettest from November to March.
- Safety. A safety briefing before any physical activity, first aiders on site and event insurance, arranged with the venue.
- Booking ahead. About 4 to 6 weeks for a day programme near Kuala Lumpur, 2 to 3 months for a retreat, and 3 to 4 months for a December retreat or annual dinner.
- Language. Delivered in English. Bahasa Malaysia facilitation can be arranged for company groups on request.
Why companies choose Agile Visa
Training first, games second
Activities are chosen for what they teach. Every round ends with a debrief, so people leave with changes they will make on Monday.
Ready for your HRD Corp claim
Registered course titles, learning outcomes, a timed schedule, daily attendance forms and an evaluation report, so your claim has what it needs.
One partner for the whole trip
Programme, venue, rooms, meals, transport and the annual dinner are planned together and run by one team.
Designed by an experienced trainer
Programmes are designed and led by founder Prashant Shinde, an HRD Corp Accredited Trainer with more than 20 years of training and coaching teams.
Questions HR teams ask about team building
Is team building HRD Corp claimable?
Yes, when it is run as training. The programme must be registered with HRD Corp, run for at least 4 hours, be led by an HRD Corp accredited trainer, and have its grant approved at least 14 days before it starts. Only the training sessions are claimed, and claims are paid from your company's HRD Corp levy, subject to HRD Corp approval.
Can we claim our annual dinner from HRD Corp?
No. Annual dinners, gala nights, family days, trips, entertainment, prizes, door gifts and T-shirts are not training, so they are not claimable. We plan them as part of the same trip and show them as a separate part of the quote.
Which itineraries do you offer?
A half day of 4 training hours, a full day of 7 training hours, a 2 days 1 night retreat with 7 training hours on each day, and a 3 days 2 nights retreat with 15 training hours. We adjust each one to your team and venue.
How much can we claim for a team building programme?
For in-house training, HRD Corp caps the course fee at RM 10,500 per group for a 7 hour day and RM 6,000 for a 4 hour half day. At a hotel or resort your company can also claim a trainee allowance of RM 250 per person per training day, or RM 500 when the venue is 100 km or more away, plus chartered buses as quoted. Hotel rooms, hotel meals and venue hire are not separate claim items.
How much does team building cost in Malaysia?
It depends on group size, length, venue and travel, so we quote each programme on request. The quote shows the training within HRD Corp's limits, and the venue, rooms, meals, transport and any dinner on separate lines.
How far ahead should we plan?
About 4 to 6 weeks for a day programme, 2 to 3 months for a retreat, and 3 to 4 months for a December retreat or annual dinner. HRD Corp must approve your grant at least 14 days before an in-house programme starts, and your HR team has 5 days to answer any query, so leave a buffer.
How many people can join?
Any number. We run training groups of up to 25 people, each with its own trainer, so larger companies run as several groups at the same venue with a shared opening and close.
Which activities do you run?
Explorace and amazing race, raft building, sukaneka and traditional games, escape room puzzles, build challenges, a halal cooking challenge, beach games, jungle trekking, CSR activities and team nights. We choose them to match your goals, venue and fitness levels.
Who applies for the HRD Corp grant?
Your company does, in the HRD Corp eTRiS system. We give you everything the application needs: the registered course title, a timed itinerary, learning outcomes, trainer profiles and a quotation with a fee breakdown.
Do you arrange the venue, rooms, meals and transport?
Yes. With our event partners we shortlist venues, book rooms and halal meals, and arrange chartered buses, so the whole trip is planned around the programme.
What is the difference between team building and team bonding?
Team bonding helps people get to know and trust each other, which suits new or merged teams. Team building goes further and changes how the team works together: communication, decisions and hand-offs. Most of our programmes do both.
Will the activities suit older staff, and people who do not like games?
Yes. Every activity has a lighter version, nobody is forced to perform, and we ask about health needs before the day, including pregnancy and injuries, so everyone can take part safely.
Can we hold it on a weekday?
Yes, and most staff prefer it. Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu rest on Friday and Saturday, so we plan around your state's working week.
Do you provide halal food and prayer breaks?
Yes. Meals come from halal certified kitchens, lunch covers Zohor and runs longer on Fridays, we add a short break for Asar when needed, and we choose venues with a surau.
Can a motivational talk be claimed?
A short talk on its own cannot, because HRD Corp programmes must run for at least 4 hours. A motivational or culture workshop of 4 hours or more, registered as a course and led by an accredited trainer, is claimed in the normal way.
What do we receive after the programme?
The signed daily attendance forms your claim needs, an evaluation summary, each team's working agreements and photos of the day. Every participant receives an Agile Visa Certificate of Completion.
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Planning a team building day or retreat?
Tell us your dates, group size and preferred area. We will send an itinerary, a venue shortlist and a quote in MYR, with the HRD Corp claimable part shown separately.