GOPENG, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) 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.
KEMAS director-general Datuk Mohd Hanafiah Man said that approximately 60 per cent of the 10,600 kindergartens and childcare centres will be prioritised for immediate maintenance, addressing the dilapidated and damaged conditions of many premises.
“Priority will be given to older buildings to ensure the safety and well-being of the children attending these kindergartens,” he explained. “We want to ensure that the facilities are safe, enabling children to pursue their studies without concern.
Hanafiah further shared that all states are currently finalising data on kindergartens in need of upgrades and renovations. “Insya-Allah, we anticipate starting the quotation and tender processes for the work by early February,” he added.
He also announced that 17 new kindergartens, including two in Kampar and Tambun, will be constructed in the coming year to meet the growing demand.
“The interest from parents in enrolling their children continues to rise. Currently, over 20,000 children are on the waiting list to attend KEMAS kindergartens," he said.
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