By Sheeda Fathil
SHAH ALAM, Dec 23 — The state government will intensify engagement sessions and child protection education programmes with nursery owners next year to ensure better safety and care standards for children.
State executive councillor for welfare Anfaal Saari said the programme involving 1,028 nursery operators across the state is part of ongoing efforts to enhance service quality, including childcare, while ensuring compliance with established regulations.
“This programme will be carried out in collaboration with the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN).
“We recently concluded an engagement session with 250 nursery operators, and, God willing, we plan to hold several more sessions next year.
“These sessions provide an opportunity to address areas for improvement, with our ultimate goal being to ensure all nurseries operate at the highest standards.”
She said this when met after the Batik Family Fun Run in conjunction with the state-level Children's Day 2024 celebration at Laman Budaya, Persiaran Tasik Seksyen 14, here yesterday.
Anfaal also announced plans to organise a Family Day celebration next year to highlight the importance of family roles within the community.
On a separate note, she shared that the Yayasan Insan Istimewa Selangor (Yanis), established to safeguard the welfare and future of children with disabilities, is set to begin operations next January.
“We propose to appoint Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin as the patron,” she said.
During the tabling of the 2024 Selangor Budget, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari announced that Yanis would be established to extend services to the disabled community regardless of age, unlike the previous focus on those under 18.
Amirudin said Yanis is established in line with the second goal of the First Selangor Plan (RS-1), which aims to enhance social inclusivity and community well-being with a focus on targeted groups.
