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Male caregivers bring bright future prospects to Malaysian childcare center
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Male caregivers bring bright future prospects to Malaysian childcare center

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • A Malaysian childcare center founder successfully integrated male caregivers into his staff, challenging traditional norms and receiving positive community feedback.
  • The Muhammad Care Centre (MCC) in Ipoh, founded in 2019, now has three branches and employs 12 staff members, generating significant monthly income.
  • MCC focuses on holistic development for Muslim children and teenagers, incorporating leadership programs and religious education alongside childcare.

Muhammad Care Centre (MCC) founder Erze Zullis Mohd. Rosazmi has found success by integrating male caregivers into his childcare facilities in Ipoh, Malaysia. Initially inspired by his late mother's wish for him to open a children's center, Erze established MCC in November 2019. The center now operates three branches and has expanded its staff to include three male caregivers, alongside women.

Erze believes male caregivers bring unique strengths, such as greater physical stamina and a leadership aura reminiscent of a father figure. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and understanding gender-specific roles within the childcare setting. "The basic thing is we need to understand the boundaries that need to be maintained, besides being professional for the responsibility we carry," he stated.

The basic thing is we need to understand the boundaries that need to be maintained, besides being professional for the responsibility we carry.

— Erze Zullis Mohd. RosazmiExplaining the approach to integrating male caregivers in his childcare center.

Despite initial skepticism, MCC has gained positive community reception. The center, which began with an investment of around RM40,000, now generates a five-figure monthly income and employs 12 local staff. Erze attributes his business acumen to his prior experience in the automotive, aviation, and banking sectors. He notes the growing demand for childcare services in Ipoh due to the city's rapid development.

Beyond standard childcare, MCC caters exclusively to Muslim children and teenagers. It implements programs focused on leadership, Quranic learning, daily knowledge acquisition, and public speaking skills, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for success in this life and the hereafter. The center also receives support from the Perak Department of Social Welfare and collaborates with the Ipoh City Council for licensing and business permits.

Besides, perhaps from a man's perspective, their energy is greater than a woman's, and they have a leadership aura as a husband or father.

— Erze Zullis Mohd. RosazmiHighlighting the perceived advantages of male caregivers.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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