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Keratan Akhbar Pilihan Taska Tadika Sop Revised To Prevent Kids From Being Left In Cars

Published: 14 Nov 2023 6.49 AM Updated: 17 Jul 2026 3.35 AM
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Kuching, 14th November 2023 - The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has implemented new regulations for the operation of childcare centres (taska) and child education centres (tadika) to prevent incidents of children being left in cars.
Minister, Dato' Sri Hjh. Nancy Shukri said one of the new rules in the standard operating procedure (SOP) for taska and tadika was the mandatory contact of parents immediately if a child was absent from class.

This measure aims to avoid parents leaving their children in vehicles, a response to the increasing cases of child fatalities resulting from forgetful parents.
Taska and tadika operators are required to obtain additional contact numbers from family members other than parents to facilitate prompt action in case of emergencies.
“The ministry has revised the SOP following three cases of child fatalities after being left in cars within the past two months.”

Operators must contact either parent if a child is absent from class, as it could be due to misunderstandings, such as a change in the routine of the caregiver.

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ArticlePublished 14 Nov 2023 6.49 AMUpdated 17 Jul 2026 3.35 AM