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Free Malaysia Today
18-05-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Moves to boost non-Malay enrolment in Tabika Perpaduan
The government-sponsored Tabika Perpaduan kindergartens are open to all children, said the director-general of national unity and integration department. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The national unity and integration department is working closely with the education ministry to think of ways to increase the number of non-Malay children enrolled in 'Tabika Perpaduan' preschools. The department's director-general, Che Roslan Che Daud, said enrolment in these preschools remained overwhelmingly Malay, making up 26,835 of the total 34,889 pupils, or 77%, as of February. Chinese and Indian children make up only 1.3% and 5.6% respectively, while children of other ethnicities make up the rest. Roslan said his department is planning to hold outreach programmes and awareness campaigns to boost non-Malay enrolment and ensure a more balanced makeup in these preschools, Bernama reported. He said they also plan to integrate the department's unity-focused module in other kindergartens registered with the government. 'We believe that the best way to foster unity among Malaysians is to start young, which is why we're urging all communities to be part of this effort,' he was quoted as saying. Roslan said some non-Malay parents may have misconceptions about Tabika Perpaduan preschools, and assumed that the preschools were meant only for Malay children. 'That's not true. The word 'perpaduan' (unity) itself reflects inclusivity. It is open to all and we want to correct this misunderstanding.' First introduced in 1976 under Putrajaya's community relations plan, there are currently 1,781 Tabika Perpaduan preschools across the country.
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
39 KRTs in Sarawak selected as progressive KRTs
KUCHING: A total of 39 Neighbourhood Watch Areas (KRT) have been selected as Progressive KRTs in Sarawak this year, said National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang, today. He said that each Progressive KRT is eligible to apply for an allocation of up to RM100,000 annually to implement programmes across eight focus areas, outlined by the Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN). 'I urge all KRTs in Sarawak to remain active, and I hope to see every KRT in the state eventually upgraded to Progressive KRT status,' he said. 'With the allocation of RM20 million in grants to the Ministry of National Unity (KPN) for Progressive KRTs, we are optimistic that more KRTs will be able to participate in a broader range of activities. He said this at today's Aidilfitri celebration, organised by the Sarawak JPNIN, at the Penview Convention Centre. The celebration was attended by members of KRTs, the Voluntary Patrol Scheme, Community Mediators, Taska and Tabika Perpaduan staff, Uniti Squad members, and representatives from non-governmental organisations (NGOs). According to Aaron, Progressive KRTs will concentrate on eight key areas: the livelihood economy, community resilience and security, leadership, community well-being, lifelong learning, the environment, cultural heritage, and creativity. Aaron said that there are currently 8,554 KRTs nationwide, with 1,092 of them located in Sarawak. Previously, the media reported that JPNIN was targeting 300 KRTs to be modernised and upgraded as Progressive KRTs. Meanwhile, the National Unity Ministry, in a statement, announced an allocation of RM302,775 to five Tabika Perpaduan in Sarawak to carry out improvement works which can benefit students. The kindergartens involved are Tabika Perpaduan RPR Permyjaya Miri; Tabika Perpaduan Ong Tiang Swee, Kuching; Tabika Perpaduan Sungai Plan, Bintulu; Tabika Perpaduan Siol Kandis, Kuching and Tabika Perpaduan Kampung Pahlawan, Limbang.
