Kemas to expand Quran memorisation programme from next year, says Zahid
BERA: The Quran memorisation programme at preschools under the Community Development Department (Kemas) will be expanded from next year, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid, who is also rural and regional development minister, said that besides Juz 30, the final 30th part of the Quran, preschoolers would be guided to memorise, among others, Surah Yasin, Al-Waqiah,…
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the Quran memorisation programme at preschools, administered by the Community Development Department (Kemas), will expand starting next year. Besides Juz 30, preschoolers will also be taught to recite Surah Yasin, Al-Waqiah, Al-Mulk, and As-Sajdah. Zahid emphasized that Kemas teachers must first master these surahs to ensure the program's successful implementation.
The minister urged Kemas educators to embrace technological advancements, such as expanding Smart Class programs and utilizing smartboards at Kemas centers. He stressed that today's generation is growing up in a digital environment, making it crucial to integrate technological proficiency into early childhood education. Zahid highlighted that Kemas has educated approximately 8.4 million children over its 60-year history, underscoring the organization's substantial contribution to early childhood education.
He also appreciated the Pahang government's ongoing support for Kemas, including land ownership and grants for childcare centers and preschool facilities.
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