Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh attended the opening ceremony of the Sarawak Preschool International Convention 2024 at The Waterfront Hotel in Kuching, Sarawak, on Saturday.
Themed ‘Inclusivity and Diversity in Early Childhood Education’, the convention focused on three key objectives. They were enhancing educators’ knowledge and skills to address challenges in early childhood care and education; providing a platform for educators, caregivers and parents to associate and collaborate; and creating opportunities for participants to share experiences and best practices fostering a culture of continuous learning for improvement in the field.
Sarawak Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah officiated the event which brought together representatives from the Sultanate, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.
Some 305 attended in person, while another 620 joined online.
The minister also visited the One Stop Early Intervention Centre (OSEIC), which provides early interventions for babies and young children diagnosed with autism, Down syndrome or other learning disabilities before they enter preschool. During the visit, the centre discussed its Early Intervention Programme (EIP), which offers educational and therapy support services to help children develop essential skills and reach their full potential.
Permanent Secretary (Core Education) at the Ministry of Education (MoE) Dr Shamsiah Zuraini Kanchanawati binti Haji Tajuddin accompanied the minister, along with four Bruneian preschool teachers and an officer from the Early Childhood Education Unit of the Department of Schools at the MoE.
