KOTA KINABALU: Childcare operators in Sabah have been reminded that it is important to register with the Public Welfare Services Department (JPKA) to ensure safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
JPKA Director Jais Asri said this during an advocacy briefing and plaque presentation ceremony involving 70 registered childcare centres here on Thursday.
He warned that unregistered childcare centres pose significant risks to child safety and urged the public to be vigilant.
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Jais also announced that CCTV installation is now mandatory in all centres to protect children and ensure transparency in operations.