Tengku Zafrul: Childcare providers key to strengthening family economy
KUALA LUMPUR: Childcare providers play a vital role in supporting the family economy by enabling parents to work while ensuring their children are properly cared for, said Prime Minister’s Senior political adviser Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
Tengku Zafrul, Prime Minister's Senior Political Adviser, highlighted the crucial role childcare providers play in bolstering the family economy. He explained that these professionals enable parents to work while ensuring their children are properly cared for, thus strengthening Malaysia's future. Tengku Zafrul stressed that recognizing childcare as a vital profession is essential, likening it to supporting the nation's future directly.
He noted that the sector's growth depends on ongoing training, certification, and proper recognition, advocating for continued support in these areas. Tengku Zafrul also mentioned that feedback from childcare providers would be forwarded to the Finance Ministry and the Prime Minister for consideration in the 2027 Budget, aiming to enhance support, training, certification, and expansion of childcare programs.
The Central Zone Gala Pesona Kasih Madani, attended by around 600 stakeholders, aimed to boost the skills and professionalism of home-based childcare providers across several states. Since its inception in August 2025, the Kasih Madani initiative has impacted over 1,000 providers through various programs like the Madani Childcare Pilot Course, Madani Childcare Seminar, and Madani Childcare Professionalisation Skills Mentoring, all supported by the Finance Ministry and Yayasan Sime Darby.
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- Pengasuh pemangkin ekonomi keluarga, kata Tengku Zafrul freemalaysiatoday.com
