The Journey and Growth of Bayu Mewah
Bayu Mewah Cooperation Sdn. Bhd. was founded on 10 October 2018 as an organization that brings together the three main educational and childcare institutions under Bayu Mewah, namely Tadika Bayu Mewah, Taska Bayu Mewah, and Transit Bayu Mewah.
The establishment of Bayu Mewah Cooperation Sdn. Bhd. reflects the organization’s commitment to providing continuous care, education, and developmental support for children at different stages of growth, from nursery care to kindergarten education and after-school transit services.
The foundation of these institutions began with the dedication and vision of Puan Noraziah binti Mohammed Razally, affectionately known as Ibu Ziah. Through her passion for early childhood care and education, Bayu Mewah has grown into an institution that supports children, parents, and the surrounding community by providing a safe, nurturing, and child-friendly learning environment.
The foundation of Bayu Mewah began with the dedication, passion and lifelong commitment of Puan Noraziah binti Mohammed Razally, affectionately known as Ibu Ziah. Her journey in the early childhood education and childcare industry started as early as 1986, when she served as a teacher and caregiver at TASKA MARA, a childcare centre under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA).
During her years of service, Ibu Ziah continued to strengthen her knowledge and skills in childcare by attending the Kursus Asas Asuhan Kanak-Kanak (KAAK) organised by the Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM). This experience became an important foundation in shaping her understanding of child development, care routines, safety, hygiene, emotional support and the importance of providing quality early childhood services.
In the later years, Ibu Ziah continued her career with TASKA Celcom, located at Lorong Enau, Off Jalan Ampang, where she served from 1991 to 2002. Her experience throughout this period further strengthened her passion and confidence in managing children, supporting working parents and building a nurturing environment for young learners.
In 2002, Ibu Ziah, together with three of her friends, took a bold step by establishing a nursery and kindergarten known as TASKA Gemilang and TADIKA Gemilang. The institution operated from 2002 to 2009 and became an important milestone in her journey as an early childhood educator, childcare provider and entrepreneur in the education field.
As the business grew steadily and gained strong trust from parents, the four main directors of TASKA and TADIKA Gemilang later decided to move forward with their own individual development. This decision led to the beginning of a new chapter for Ibu Ziah.
In 2010, TASKA Bayu Mewah was founded at No. 31, Jalan Maktab 5, Off Jalan Semarak. The centre began its operation with approximately 20 children and 3 caregivers. With Ibu Ziah’s leadership, experience and personal touch, TASKA Bayu Mewah continued to grow as a trusted childcare centre serving families around the Keramat, Semarak and surrounding areas.
Following the growth of the nursery, TADIKA Bayu Mewah was established in 2013 at No. 25, Jalan Kent 3, Off Jalan Semarak. The kindergarten started with 35 students and was led by Teacher Lyna and Teacher Fatimah. During this period, the Kurikulum Standard Prasekolah Kebangsaan (KSPK) was introduced and implemented in the kindergarten. The implementation of KSPK encouraged the institution to continue improving the quality of teaching and learning, especially by ensuring that teachers were equipped with proper knowledge, training and qualifications in early childhood education.
Due to the increasing demand from parents and the needs of alumni students from TADIKA Bayu Mewah, Ibu Ziah later founded Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Bayu Mewah, also known as Transit Bayu Mewah, at No. 3, Jalan Maktab 5. The transit centre was led by the late Rahimah Ibrahim, with the support of her family members. Transit Bayu Mewah mainly served children around the Keramat area by providing school bus transportation, after-school care, mengaji classes, tuition, KAFA support, enrichment activities and holiday programmes.
From its humble beginning, Bayu Mewah continued to expand its services and presence in the early childhood education industry. What started with 2 branches gradually grew into 7 branches, reflecting the confidence of parents and the community towards the quality of care, education and services provided by Bayu Mewah. This expansion also showed the organisation’s ability to adapt to the needs of families, especially working parents who required reliable childcare, kindergarten and transit services.
In order to strengthen the organisation and bring all its services under one structured management, Bayu Mewah Cooperation Sdn. Bhd. was founded on 10 October 2018. The company serves as an organisation that combines the three main institutions of Bayu Mewah, namely TADIKA Bayu Mewah, TASKA Bayu Mewah and Transit Bayu Mewah. This establishment marked an important step towards building a stronger, more organised and sustainable education and childcare institution.
The journey of Bayu Mewah further developed when Elvis Gan Kah Keng joined TADIKA Bayu Mewah in July 2015 as a Music and Mandarin Teacher. His arrival brought a new dimension to the institution, especially in the areas of language exposure, music, cultural understanding, inclusive education and holistic child development.
Elvis was deeply passionate about introducing Mandarin education to non-Chinese students. With the vision of building a more harmonious future through education, he committed himself to helping children from different backgrounds gain confidence in learning Mandarin. His mission was not only to teach a language, but also to open opportunities for young learners to understand another culture, communicate better and prepare themselves for a wider educational pathway.
Throughout his journey, Elvis faced various challenges, including misunderstandings from some people regarding his intention to teach Mandarin to non-Chinese children. However, his commitment remained strong. Through patience, creativity and continuous effort, he managed to create a learning approach that made Mandarin more accessible, enjoyable and meaningful for young children.
Over the years, Elvis has successfully guided and educated more than 500 students in Mandarin learning. Among them, more than 50 students were able to continue their education in SJK(C) primary schools and perform well in their schooling journey. His contribution has become an important part of Bayu Mewah’s identity in promoting inclusive, multilingual and holistic education.
In addition to his practical experience, Elvis also possesses a strong academic background in education. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, with a major focus in Special Needs Education. This qualification has strengthened his understanding of inclusive education, child development, intervention support, differentiated teaching strategies and the importance of providing appropriate learning opportunities for children with different needs and abilities.
He also holds a Diploma Perguruan from Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Bahasa Melayu (IPG KBM). His teacher training background has equipped him with strong pedagogical knowledge, classroom management skills, lesson planning techniques and professional teaching practices. With both academic qualifications and hands-on experience, Elvis continues to contribute actively to the development of early childhood education, special needs education and childcare services in Malaysia.
Besides his role in Bayu Mewah, Elvis has also been actively involved in various non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and collaborations with government agencies related to early childhood education. His involvement reflects his wider commitment to the development of the early childhood industry beyond the classroom.
Elvis has contributed to initiatives involving agencies such as the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) and the Department of Social Welfare Malaysia (JKM), particularly in areas related to syllabus development, early childhood education standards, childcare service improvement and professional development. He has also been involved in efforts connected to the Special Project Team (SPT) in relation to TASKA matters, supporting initiatives that strengthen the quality, compliance and professionalism of childcare services.
Through these involvements, Elvis continues to play an active role in bridging practical experience from the field with the development of policies, training and educational practices. His participation in NGOs and government-related initiatives has allowed him to contribute ideas, share industry experience and support the improvement of early childhood education and care services in Malaysia.
Together, the leadership of Ibu Ziah and the contribution of Elvis Gan Kah Keng have played an important role in shaping Bayu Mewah into an institution that values care, education, culture, language, professionalism, inclusiveness and community service. From a small childcare centre, Bayu Mewah has grown into a trusted name that continues to serve children, parents and the wider community with dedication, heart and purpose.