Smart Reader ~ FEM

Profil Usahawan Pilihan
	DR K. H. WANG Group Executive Director SMART READER WORLDWIDE SDN BHD. Wisma Smart Reader No 68 Jalan 27/70A Desa Sri Hartamas 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: 603 – 2300 2555 Fax: 603 – 2300 2556 Web: www.smartreader.com.my
HISTORY Founded in 1988 as Smart Education Centre by Dr Richard Ong and Dr K H Wang, the organisation changed its name to Smart Reader^® Worldwide Sdn Bhd in 1998. This move was made to reflect the expansion of its English Programme into the international arena. Backed by the success of the Smart Reader^® English Programme and the rich experience of the group of educationists, Smart Reader^® Worldwide launched the Smart Reader Kids^® concept in 1999. Tagged as “Every Child’s Dream School”, this unique, imaginative and vibrant 21^st century model child development centre has emerged very aggressively and accredited by the Malaysia Book of Records as *The Largest Chain of Child Enrichment Centres in Malaysia.*
With the formation of two other franchised programmes in 2000, namely Smart Reader Kids Junior^® and Smart Reader English for Adults and Youths^®, the organisation has evolved to become the largest educational franchise group with the establishment of more than 260 franchise centres in Malaysia. Smart Reader^® Worldwide has also expanded its wings internationally by having 135 franchise centres in the Philippines, China, Thailand, Brunei and Middle East.

	For an organisation that has been around for a good number of years, success is influenced by ONE key factor – QUALITY. Constant research and development and continuous upgrading of the programmes has enabled this quality product to remain at the helm, steering preschool education into a glorious and exclusive era.
Smart Reader® English Programme The Smart Reader^® English Programme is a complete and systematic programme with the objective of helping children to read well from a young age. With the tagline – “Simple and Fun”, the programme applies the phonetic method. The fun and creative approach towards learning makes reading a joy for children.
The Smart Reader® English Programme is specially designed for children as young as newborn. It comes in 10 comprehensive levels that can be continued until the children enter their Primary School Years. A great number of kindergartens throughout West and East Malaysia have adopted this programme with great success. It is feasible for the lower, middle and upper income groups. It has received support from Philippines, Thailand, Brunei, Taiwan, India and New Zealand.