Sokongan diterima keluarga enam beranak

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In Parliament on 25 September, Education Minister and Minister for Social Services Integration Desmond Lee highlighted the story of Mr Adi and Ms Syaakirah, who are raising four children in a two-room rental flat under significant financial strain. With Mr Adi as the sole breadwinner, the family has received coordinated help from community partners and agencies, including groceries from Willing Hearts, employment support for both parents, a refurbished laptop from Engineering Good, and tutoring for their older children through Mendaki. Their youngest son, Akid, was also enrolled in a futsal programme to nurture his love for football.

KidSTART was introduced to Ms Syaakirah during her pregnancy with their youngest child, Sofea. Through home visits, officers provided guidance on child health, nutrition and development, and linked her to a nurse when she faced feeding challenges. The programme also supplies books and toys to encourage reading and play. For families in similar situations, this reflects how KidSTART offers practical parenting support and developmental resources that strengthen both caregiving confidence and children’s early learning.

This article was originally featured in Berita Harian (Online) on 25 September 2025.

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