Early childhood education by Fung Lan Yong

Benefits of early childhood education By Fung Lan Yong Daily Express Sabah Published on: Monday, March 02, 2015 In his opening address of the 2009 Malaysian International ECEC Conference, Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak said, “Every child is precious and children are assets to our society. They are the most valuable resource of the nation. I believe that developing a nation and its people begins with early childhood education. While it is the duty of parents to ensure a child has the opportunities to develop, it is also the government’s responsibility to help parents bring the potential to fruition. In developing a child’s potential, we are in reality developing the human capital of the child and of the nation. In carrying out this task, we are enabling the child to grow holistically so that the child is equipped with the abilities, knowledge and skills to become a productive member of the nation.” Snapping synapses in early childhood Early chi...