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Here and Now in Malaysia
Early Child Care and
Education in Malaysia
In November 2010, Haryani
Kamaruddin, a preschool teacher,
decided she needed additional
training to become a better educator.
She wanted to be part of Malaysia’s
vision to raise the levels of pre-school
education and increase the number of
children receiving such an education.
Haryani was one of the many early
childcare educators and minders
in Malaysia that did not have the
related qualification needed for their
current roles.
She signed up for an Early Child
Care and Education (ECCE) Training
held over three weeks. This threeweek
training is managed by the
Early Child Care and Education
(ECCE) Training Centre Cluster. This
cluster was set up to support the
Government’s objectives to raise the
number of students enrolled in preschools
and childcare centres.
The aim of the ECCE Cluster is to train
218,500 ECCE educators by 2020,
heighten the teacher-workforce
knowledge, as well as create better
career pathways for these teachers.
The project, spearheaded by SEGi, is
open to Malaysian teachers in service
at registered private pre-schools.
“This training programme was
interesting and interactive. There
were many workshops, group
projects and module presentations,
and were excellent opportunities to
practice the skills acquired during
the training sessions,” said Haryani.
She pointed out, “Good training and
skills transfer can only take you so
far. One needs to have the passion
and interest and I strongly believe
we must love what we do to perform
our best.”
The other consortium members
of the ECCE Cluster include the
Institute of Early Years Development,
Kolej Dika, TAJ International College,
Institute CECE, Alfa International
College (REAL Education Group),
The Children’s House, and Kirkby
International College.
“ Good training and
skills transfer can
only take you so far.
One needs to have
the passion and the
interest and I strongly
believe we must
love what we do to
perform at our best
”
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