IPOH, 26 Feb -- Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri berucap pada Sambutan Hari Wanita Antarabangsa 2025 Peringkat Zon Utara anjuran Jabatan Pembangunan Wanita (JPW) di Kinta River Front Hotel & Suites hari ini. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA
SEVEN children have died at unregistered childcare centres over the past four years, the Dewan Rakyat was informed.
According to Social Welfare Department statistics, four cases were recorded last year and one each in 2021, 2022 and 2023, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (pic).
“All cases happened at unregistered childcare centres,” she said in a written parliamentary reply yesterday.
Nancy stressed that the ministry continuously works to reduce the risk of neglect, carelessness and abuse at childcare facilities.
She explained that the registration of such centres is strictly governed by relevant laws, regulations and conditions to ensure quality care and safety.
“Parents are advised to send their children to registered childcare centres,” she said, adding that the list can be accessed on the department’s website.
Beginning Jan 10 this year, Nancy said all registered childcare centres are required to display their registration certificates.
“It also aids the ministry in tackling any potential cases of abuse or neglect,” she added.
Regarding a recent case involving the death of a four-month-old baby at an unlicensed childcare centre in Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor, Nancy confirmed that the Social Welfare Department had sealed the premises for operating without registration.
