Mastering 3Ms crucial during early childhood
SIBU: Early childhood education in kindergartens is crucial for fostering the 3Ms (reading, writing, and arithmetic) at the early stages of a child’s life. The director of the State Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN), Dirwana Azool, said that before reaching primary and secondary school levels, children should be able to master the 3Ms. […]
Sarawak delegation advocates for early childhood education at Sydney conference
KUCHING: The Sarawak delegation made strides in early childhood education at the 12th World Organisation for Early Childhood Education (OMEP) Asia-Pacific Conference held at Macquarie University in Sydney. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah and her delegation participated in impactful activities yesterday (Dec 6), including a study visit to […]
Premier to officiate at first Penan’s SeDIDIK kindergarten
KUCHING: The opening of the very first Penan’s SeDIDIK kindergarten will be officiated in Apoh/Tutoh, Miri as part of efforts to empower early childhood education of the Penan people. To make it even more special, the occasion will be officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg this coming July 4. Minister […]
Centre gets stamp of approval
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Parents are excited with the opening of the new Smart Reader Kids centre at Taman Desa Ilmu here as it will help their children improve and develop throughout their early childhood education. The opening of Smart Reader Kids Taman Desa Ilmu by Smart Reader Worldwide Sdn Bhd has received positive response from parents […]
Kindy teachers pursue studies in early childhood education
KUCHING: Collaboration between the Sarawak Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) and Open University Malaysia (OUM) provides an opportunity for kindergarten teachers under LAKMNS to pursue their studies in early childhood education. LAKMNS chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said the cooperation between the two parties benefits teachers in terms of tuition fee […]
Targeting early childhood education for every S’wakian child
KUCHING: Sarawak wants to achieve a target where every Sarawakian child must at least receive an early childhood education by the year 2025. Deputy Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Development Datuk Rosey Yunus said according to last year’s statistics, it was recorded that about 98.82 per cent of children had received early childhood […]
Almost 99 pct enrolment in early education
BINTULU: Sarawak recorded an enrolment rate of 98.92 per cent involving Year 1 children attending kindergarten, preschool and nursery education last year. Deputy Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Rosey Yunus said the high enrolment rate reflected the State government’s commitment in ensuring that every child deserved access to quality early […]
November start for Miri early intervention centre
KUCHING: A new One-Stop Early Intervention Centre (OSEIC) is expected to begin operating in Miri this November. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister , Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said an allocation of RM11.98 million was available for the purpose. According to her renovations would be done on the building identified for the centre […]
Sarawak prioritises early childhood development
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has implemented various initiatives to emphasise early childhood development in recognition of the crucial role children play in shaping the state’s future. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said various researches show that the characteristics of an adult are […]
Public-private partnership to lead the way in early childhood education
KUCHING: A collaboration between SeDidik Sdn Bhd and several teaching institutes to produce excellent educators to ensure the quality of Early Childhood Education and Care service delivery has been well-received by the Early Childhood Development Division under the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Woman, Family and Childhood Development (KPWK) Its head, Selina Bujang, said among […]
