Selangor welfare dept says playschools required to clearly display documents at premises

As of December 2024, state govt aids taska registration with one-stop solutions, grant to ensure kids’ safety

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, June 28 — Guidelines to standardise registration requirements for childcare centres in Selangor will be announced in the upcoming State Legislative Assembly sitting, scheduled to begin on July 7. State executive councillor for social Anfaal Saari said the new...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, April 22 — The Selangor government is looking into Rainbow Home Care Centre in Cheras, which has made headlines for alleged child abuse. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the shelter could be closed if it doesn’t follow...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Feb 22 — Selangor will work with the Selangor State Education Department to introduce e-sports as a school activity and drive the development of the sport. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said youth nowadays enjoy e-sports, and introducing it in...

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 22 — A kindergarten embroiled in allegations of abuse involving a six-year-old autistic child in Shah Alam was found to be operating illegally.

SHAH ALAM, Jan 12 — Police have arrested a babysitter at a childcare centre believed to be involved in the death of a four-month-old baby boy on January 3.

GOPENG, Dec 30 — The Rural and Regional Development Ministry has allocated RM40 million to the Community Development Department (KEMAS) to carry out upgrades and repairs on kindergartens (tabika) and childcare centres (taska) across the nation.

KUCHING, Dec 8 — All childcare centres (taska) registered under the Social Welfare Department (JKM) are required to display their registration number at their premises, effective January 1 next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) advised parents and guardians to ensure their children are enrolled in registered childcare centres (taska) under the Social Welfare Department (JKM) to prevent incidents of negligence, abandonment, and abuse.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, July 22 — The Selangor administration will convene with stakeholders next month to discuss unified safety standards for childcare centres. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said participants of the August 8 meeting will...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The police have arrested a man in connection with the suspected abuse of a six-year-old boy.

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has initiated enforcement and administrative actions against 49.8 per cent, or 538, of the 1,080 childcare centres nationwide that are unregistered with the Social Welfare Department.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Dec 15 — A total of 189 unlicensed preschool and childcare centres operating under the administration of the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) have been offered a conditional temporary business licence as of October. MPAJ president Ani Ahmad said the...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Nov 18 — The Selangor Care Economy Action Framework 2024-2028 will set a new standard in recognising and formalising the economic contribution of caregivers and housewives to the national economy. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal  SHAH ALAM, Oct 31 – Two childcare centres operating in Selangor are dedicated to reducing the burden on parents of special needs children by providing tailored education and intervention.  State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said...

KUCHING, July 27 — The RM10 million allocation under Madani Economy to streamline registration and expand the childcare centre and nursery whitelisting programme in the country will expedite that process if it is used to cover the cost of field trips, said a Sarawak minister.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The various initiatives and privileges provided for women under Budget 2023 have been described as good news, especially for working mothers in reducing their burden.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Putrajaya is the second richest state in Malaysia by median income but has the fourth-highest rate of stunting.

MELAKA, July 2 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has set aside RM35 million for nearly 4,000 operators of childcare centres (taska) under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana).