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Childcare as Economic Infrastructure
Tengku Zafrul calls childcare economic infrastructure, not just a job.
In brief
Tengku Zafrul calls childcare economic infrastructure, not just a job. Malaysian PM's Senior Political Adviser says childcare is economic infrastructure, not a job, to enable parents to work with peace of mind. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Tengku Zafrul's stance
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, the Prime Minister's Senior Political Adviser, says childcare is economic infrastructure, not just a job.
“Childcare is economic infrastructure, not ‘just a job’”
Parents' peace of mind
Trusted childcare providers let parents work with peace of mind while ensuring children receive proper care.
“Having trusted childcare providers enabled parents to work with greater peace of mind”
Childcare's economic role
Childcare is part of Malaysia's economic and social support ecosystem, linked to parents' ability to work.
“The childcare profession is closely linked to parents' ability to work”
Kasih Madani initiative
Kasih Madani has trained over 1,000 childcare providers in four states since August 2025.
“Since its launch in August 2025, Kasih Madani has reached more than 1,000 childcare providers”
Budget 2027 focus
Tengku Zafrul says childcare training and certification will be prioritized in Budget 2027 planning.
“The views and challenges shared by childcare providers through the programme would be brought to the Finance Ministry and the prime minister for consideration in the Budget 2027 planning”
Programme impact
Kasih Madani focuses on skills development, career planning, leadership, and mentoring for childcare providers.
“The initiative, implemented by Merdeka Center with the support of Yayasan Sime Darby and the Ministry of Finance through Budget 2026, also focuses on skills development, career planning, leadership, personal branding and mentoring”
What to remember
Malaysian PM's Senior Political Adviser says childcare is economic infrastructure, not a job, to enable parents to work with peace of mind.
