Tobacco, alcoholic beer smuggling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
Issues on the rise in child abuse cases in child care centres throughout the country will also be brought up during today's sitting.
Wed Feb 22 2023
[COLUMNIST] The critical need of enhancing the quality of services in child care centres
Ongoing training for child minders and carers should be mandatory to ensure the maintenance of high standards.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Four-month-old boy in coma, believed to have been abused at child care centre
The baby is said to suffer serious injuries, including brain haemorrhaging and a fractured skull.
Tue Jan 10 2023
All kindergartens, child care centres to be fully operational in January - Mahdzir
Mahdzir said currently, the 10,301 kindergarten classes and 544 nurseries were operating according to phases in the National Recovery Plan.
Sun Nov 14 2021
COVID: Give Taska babysitters priority for vaccination - Rina
Over 18,000 babysitters in 5,326 Child Care Centres (Taska) registered with Social Welfare Department must be given priority for COVID-19 vaccination to ensure a safe environment for children.
Fri May 28 2021
PENJANA: SMEs welcome measures to ease their economic burden
The PENJANA announced by Muhyiddin has been well received by SME entrepreneurs who view it as the government's continued effort to ease their burden amid economic challenges brought by the COVID-19.
Sat Jun 06 2020
4-year-old dies after shooting himself at childcare
A 4-year-old died in Virginia on Monday after shooting himself in an Orange County home where a child-care service operates, authorities said.
Wed May 17 2017
Girl, 8, allegedly raped by babysitter's grandson
An eight-year-old girl was alleged raped in a child care centre in Taman Desa Lang Indah, Ipoh in early November.
Tue Nov 15 2016
65 nurseries, 11 childcare centres deregistered since January
The deregistration was due to non-compliance of the Child Care Centre Act 1984.
Mon Oct 24 2016
Domestic violence cases rising every month - HKL
Among the contributing factors for the increase were economic problems at home, depression involving husband or wife, as well as the mechanisms in fulfilling family responsibility such as child care.
Sat Jul 09 2016
3-month-old baby boy dies on first day at care centre
A three-month-old baby boy was found unconscious on his first day at a child care centre in Section 35 here, before being pronounced dead at the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital, Klang, yesterday.
Wed Sep 02 2015
Radio presenter claims son abused at nursery
A radio presenter has claimed that her 20-month-old son suffered abuse at a child care centre in Kelana Jaya two days ago.
Sun Jan 25 2015
Circular to be issued detailing improvements to child care leave facility - Rohani
The government will improve the Child Care Leave eligibility by revising the conditions so it is not tied to the duration of maternity leave, effective January 1, 2015.
Wed Oct 15 2014
Poll: Is the 60 to 90 days of maternity leave sufficient?
Should the maternity leave of up to 90 days be extended?
Wed Jan 15 2014
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024