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Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah officially launched the Children's Integrity Module (MIKa), an early childhood education programme designed to instil ethical values in children aged two to six across Malaysia's childcare and preschool sector.
The Association of Registered Childcare Providers Malaysia emphasises that quality childcare extends beyond basic care to encompassing protection, emotional support and respect for children's dignity and rights.
The Community Development Department plans to expand its special needs kindergarten programme from 19 to 151 classes nationwide, ensuring every district has at least one facility by 2027 while maintaining affordable fees of RM100 monthly.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has committed to installing smartboards in all KEMAS kindergarten classes nationwide by the end of 2026, marking a significant push to integrate technology into Malaysia's early childhood education system.