TABIKA KEMAS celebrates young learners’ achievements
KUCHING: The atmosphere was filled with joy and pride as parents, teachers, and young learners gathered at Institut Aminuddin Baki for the annual End-of-Year Award Presentation Ceremony for children under the TABIKA KEMAS programme. The event celebrated the achievements of children from TABIKA KEMAS Kampung Rampangi Fasa 1, Kampung Lumut, and Kuching Family Park, highlighting […]
Deputy PM Zahid outlines plans to strengthen KEMAS Tabika and TVET programmes
PUTRAJAYA: The Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) is focusing on efforts to enhance the early childhood education infrastructure as well as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) under Budget 2026. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the infrastructure of the Community Development Department’s (KEMAS) Pre-Tahfiz Pre-School (Tabika) and for children with autism […]
TABIKA Kemas backs Sarawak government’s English education initiative
KUCHING: TABIKA Kemas has expressed support for the Sarawak government’s initiative to strengthen English language education. Kuching Division KEMAS officer Hazlinah Samsir said this is demonstrated by the participation of TABIKA Kemas children in the Stampin Parliament area in rhythmic speech or choral speaking. “They are able to perform choral speaking without reading any text, […]
Laying the foundation for success in life
BINTULU: KEMAS Tabika and KEMAS Permata Kindergarten play an important role in shaping the character and skills of young children. Member of Parliament for Bintulu, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, stated that early childhood education was not just about building academic foundations, but more importantly, it helped children to understand values, discipline and social skills […]
TABIKA educators’ salary restructuring under discussion
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Discussions are ongoing regarding the proposed restructuring of the salary scale for educators in Taman Bimbingan Kanak-Kanak (TABIKA) under the Community Development Department (KEMAS), based on qualifications and experience. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang, clarified that the previous announcement pertained only to an increase in the allowance for […]
New Tabika Kemas officially opens
KUCHING: A Tabika Kemas, the construction of which was long delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, has finally opened its doors to children aged four to six. Construction of the facility at Kampung Merdang Lumut began in 2018 and was eventually completed at a cost of RM488,589.50. Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee who represented Deputy Minister […]
Beacon of hope for rural children in Matu
FOR nine years, preschool children at Rumah Panjang Jarit in Matu district in central Sarawak, were studying in a makeshift classroom at the Ruai of their longhouse. The Iban longhouse, located along the treacherous Batang Igan river, was not equipped with proper kindergarten and other basic facilities and amenities such as clean water supply, road, […]
Spirited rural teacher raises hopes for brighter future
HIDDEN away in the jungles of Matu along the mighty Batang Igan are several longhouses that have stories to tell about the reality of life away from the modern comforts of urban centres. Constant travels are possible only by boats as there are no roads to the outside world – not even to their closest […]
Early education a template for growing up
KUCHING: Early education provided by Tabika Kemas can bring about positive attitudes and instil a culture of knowledge among children. And participation in extracurricular activities and talent-based programmes can leave a positive impact in the long term, thus becoming a guide before they step into the real world of schooling. Meradong assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong […]
New kindergarten building at village soon
MUKAH: Kemas Kindergarten at Kampung Petanak here will have a new building soon. The new building at the same site is a replacement for the former one, which had been declared unsafe for occupation by the authority. A local contractor has been appointed to construct the building, which is scheduled to complete next month, said […]