Red tape, inconsistent rules cause most childcare centres to go unregistered, says Yeo

KUALA LUMPUR: There must be a specific law to oversee the development of early childhood centres (ECC) in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

The lack of a dedicated law, coupled with bureaucracy and inconsistent regulations among local authorities, among other factors, has allowed many unregistered day care centres to continue operating.