KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 17,028 children have registered at Community Development Department (Kemas) nurseries and kindergartens for the new school session across Sarawak.
According to Sarawak Kemas Early Childhood Education Unit deputy director Roselind Wilson Laing, 15,677 children are enrolled in 1,351 Kemas kindergartens.
“Meanwhile, 1,158 children are registered in 86 nurseries across Sarawak, all of which begin the 2025/2026 school session on Monday,” she said.
She made these remarks after visiting Kemas Nursery in Kampung Sindang, near here, today.
Roselind explained that all registered children will undergo a three-month induction period under the Superior Human Capital Symbol Character Program (Salam).
“Salam is a meaningful learning initiative that introduces children to the school environment at Kemas nursery and kindergarten.
“It aims to develop well-rounded children with cheerful, intelligent, and creative personalities.
“Throughout this period, they will participate in various activities designed to help them adapt to the school environment, build confidence, and foster friendships with peers and Community Educators,”* she said.
According to her, children in Kemas nurseries and kindergartens receive free nutritious meals under the Government Annual Grant (GPK) programme.
“With a balanced diet, children’s cognitive and physical development can be enhanced, supporting their overall growth.
“They are guided and nurtured by qualified Kemas Community Educators, who hold Diplomas in Early Childhood Education,”* she added.
Roselind also urged parents to choose Kemas-managed nurseries and kindergartens, emphasising that Reader’s Digest has recognised Kemas as a trusted early childhood education brand in Malaysia for the fifth consecutive year.
“This achievement aligns with our goal of making Kemas kindergartens the preferred choice for parents, by offering quality early childhood education and developing future human capital.
“Early childhood education plays a crucial role in holistic child development, covering physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual aspects in a conducive and interactive learning environment.
“At this stage, children will be guided to build self-confidence and develop a positive self-concept, based on the National Preschool Standard Curriculum (KSPK), in preparation for their primary school education,” she said.
