265 workplace nurseries registered in Malaysia in 2024, supported by Women, Family and Community Development Minister, with plans for stricter guidelines and standard procedures for childcare facilities.

265 workplace nurseries, involving both public and private sectors, were registered with Malaysia's Social Welfare Department in 2024. The Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, supports employers in establishing nurseries as a support system for parents, enhancing productivity and work quality. The government is working on stricter guidelines and standard operating procedures for childcare centers, including background checks on babysitters and installing CCTV cameras.

March 27, 2024
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