Kindy Found To Be Flouting Rules Says Social Welfare Dept

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The social welfare department said it has also summoned the kindergarten operator for a meeting at its Selangor office. (Freepik pic)
PUTRAJAYA: A kindergarten in Shah Alam, under investigation for alleged child abuse involving a six-year-old autistic child, was found to be operating without complying with regulations.
The social welfare department (JKM) said an initial inspection showed that while the premises were registered as a kindergarten, they were not licensed to operate as a childcare centre or accept children under four years old.
“JKM has issued a notice prohibiting the kindergarten from operating due to violations under the Child Care Centre Act.
“JKM has also summoned the kindergarten operator for a meeting at the Selangor JKM office to provide further information regarding this case,” it said in a statement today.
The department said the case has been referred to the district education office for further action.
The statement follows an investigation into a complaint made by the parents of an autistic child, who alleged that the child had been abused at the premises.
Yesterday, Shah Alam police chief Iqbal Ibrahim said that the case has been classified as “no further action” due to a lack of evidence.
He said the case was investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, following a report made by the child’s mother on Jan 16.
He also said CCTV footage of the premises did not show the boy sustaining any injuries there.
Iqbal said the boy’s mother first noticed red marks on his back and under his right eye on Jan 15 while she was giving him a bath. - FMT

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