BUTTERWORTH – All kindergartens and childcare centres under the Social Welfare Department (Kemas) will be fully operational by January next year.
Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said currently, the 10,301 kindergarten and 544 nurseries are operating according to phases in the National Recovery Plan as issued by the National Security Council and Health Ministry.
“All the early childhood learning institutions are currently operating in accordance with the stipulated standard operating procedures, so parents do not have to worry about sending their children because Kemas takes all necessary measures to ensure the children’s safety.
“We expect all Kemas kindergartens and nurseries to be fully operational early next year. We are ready and the teachers have all completed their vaccinations,” he told reporters after opening the annual assembly of the 4B Malaysia Alumni Association here last night.
Also present was 4B Malaysia Alumni president Datuk Syed Azmi Ahmad Syed Nazir Ahmad Al-Husaini and Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar, who was presented with a special award for his contribution to the non-governmental organisation at the event.
Meanwhile, Mahdzir said agencies or departments under the Rural Development Ministry were prepared to work with any NGO, including the 4B Malaysia Alumni Association, to develop the country and improve the well-being of the people.
Such efforts include research, entrepreneurial cooperation, and programmes, he added. – Bernama, November 14, 2021
