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The Early Child Care and Education Council (ECCE Council) was established on 30 December 2010 as an enabler for EPP1 (Entry Point Project 1): Ramping Early Child Care and Education which is an initiative under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP). The purpose for setting up this Council is to act as a link between the ECCE industry and the Government and to professionalize and assure quality control of the ECCE industry. The Council was launched by the YAB Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin bin Haji Mohd Yassin, the Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Minister of Education on 18 August 2011 in the SSM Auditorium (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia).

The launch was attended by a wide spectrum of the society – the Government, public and private universities and colleges, ECCE training institutions, childcare providers, preschool teachers, entrepreneurs of the industry, parents and the corporate sector.

The welcoming address was given by Datuk Dr Chiam Heng Keng, the President of the Executive Committee of the Council. At the launch, YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin, also presented her with the letter of appointment as the Champion for EPP1.

The launch was supported by the sponsorship of Alfa International College/Real Education Group, Beacon House, Fun Science Sdn. Bhd., Global Educare Sdn Bhd (The Children’s House), Institut CECE, Institute of Early Years Development, K Mode Marketing Sdn Bhd., Kolej Dika, Little Scientists, Musikgarten, Osaka Education Supplies, Peter & Jane Kindergarten, Scholastic, SEGI College Group, and USL Educational Supplies (M) Sdn Bhd.