Ensuring Safety and Well-being of Children Enrolled in Preschools

17 Dr Wan Rizal asked the Minister for Social and Family Development in light of the recent allegations of child abuse at preschools (a) what immediate measures are being taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the children enrolled in those schools; (b) how is the Ministry ensuring that such incidents do not occur in other preschools; and (c) what steps are being taken to hold the school's management accountable for their actions or lack thereof.

Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: This question was addressed in the reply to Question Nos 33 to 52 for Oral Answer on the Order Paper for 18 September 2023. [Please refer to "Update on Investigations into Alleged Mistreatment of Children at Centres of Preschool Chain", Official Report, 18 September 2023, Vol 95, Issue 111, Oral Answers to Questions section.]