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As parents return to work, gov't to look into SOP to reopen childcare centres

As parents return to work, gov't to look into SOP to reopen childcare centres

UPDATED 3.43PM | The government will discuss the matter in a meeting tomorrow.

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POWR, Kiddocare provide subsidised childcare for healthcare frontliners

POWR, Kiddocare provide subsidised childcare for healthcare frontliners

CORONAVIRUS | While RM66,898 has been raised since the start of the MCO, its programme coordinator says continuous support of Malaysians is needed to top up the fund.

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Gov't urged to subsidise childcare

Gov't urged to subsidise childcare

CORONAVIRUS | Parents, suffering from the financial strain due to the MCO, are still required to pay childcare fees despite not needing the services.

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COMMENT | Ensuring a safe environment for childcare centres, kindergartens post-MCO

COMMENT | Ensuring a safe environment for childcare centres, kindergartens post-MCO

This Covid-19 safety SOP is written to guide early childhood centres to take precautionary measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 when centres reopen.

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Childcare centre provided at PKR Congress

Childcare centre provided at PKR Congress

PKR AGM | Move to promote holistic family life among members.

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Report: RM9,400 boost in income if economic barriers removed for women

Report: RM9,400 boost in income if economic barriers removed for women

That's how much each Malaysian will get, according to the World Bank study.

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Parents advised against sending children to unknown babysitters

Parents advised against sending children to unknown babysitters

Deputy minister Hannah Yeoh urges parents to be aware of signs of abuse or potential risk.

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Ministry training mums in PPRs to offer childcare assistance

Ministry training mums in PPRs to offer childcare assistance

PARLIAMENT | 22 mothers have been trained so far, as part of a government's pilot programme to assist low-income families.

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Babysitter remanded for seven days, infant still in ICU

Babysitter remanded for seven days, infant still in ICU

The four-month-old's mother says her child suffered bleeding in the brain and is breathing with ventilator's help.

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Multi-agency committee set up to review Child Care Act

Multi-agency committee set up to review Child Care Act

Wan Azizah says the committee will study the current restrictions on the monitoring of babysitters.

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Women's employment limited by lack of access to childcare services

Women's employment limited by lack of access to childcare services

Proham sec-gen Denison Jayasooria says it's a matter of priority that this be provided.

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