Plans for Improving ECDA's Oversight of Staff and Management of Preschools and Childcare Centres

63 Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Social and Family Development to detect and deter cases of child abuse or inappropriate conduct at preschools or childcare centres, what are the plans for ECDA to (i) maintain effective oversight of both staff and management of such centres and (ii) strengthen reporting policies, which include encouraging and protecting whistle-blowers.

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.]