SHAH ALAM, April 27 — Selangor will introduce care training this year to develop a skilled and well-trained workforce in the care sector, ensuring that vulnerable groups receive safe, comprehensive, and high-quality support.
State executive councillor for women's empowerment and social welfare Anfaal Saari said the initiative aims to strengthen the state’s care ecosystem by focusing on essential caregiving skills, safety, physical care, and nutrition.
The programme will be developed in three phases through a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Wanita Berdaya Selangor and The Asia Foundation.
“Phase one involves the development of the syllabus and modules, followed by the digitalisation of modules and implementation of a pilot training project (phase two), and finally the refinement of the curriculum for professional certification.
“The curriculum refinement will be carried out by a panel of experts responsible for reviewing, refining, and validating all module inputs to ensure alignment with regulations and current industry needs.
“The involvement of these experts will also drive the accreditation process and the upgrading of certification in collaboration with Universiti Selangor (UNISEL), and the refined modules will be presented to UNISEL for professional certification,” she said during the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting today.
Anfaal was responding to Meru state assemblyman Mariam Abdul Rashid's query regarding care training initiatives in Selangor.
Meanwhile, the state government is in the process of digitising basic training modules to enable access via an online platform currently being developed.
“The target includes members of the public interested in caregiving training, especially those already providing care for family members, care volunteers, and workers in the formal sector.
“The digitalisation process involves transforming theoretical content into interactive video tutorials, e-learning modules, and online quizzes that can be accessed flexibly by participants of the basic course,” she said.
Previously, Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said Selangor had become the first state in the country to launch a Care Economy Policy in preparation for an ageing population.
The policy, which runs until 2030, focuses on five main pillars: advocacy and promotion, governance and regulation, development of the care workforce, investment and collaboration, as well as innovation, technology and data.
It covers care for the elderly, children, disabled persons, and strengthens support for both formal and informal caregivers.
