TEMERLOH: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) have been asked to monitor the use of electronic cigarettes or vape among school students by conducting random inspections. Deputy Home Minister 1 Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Mohamed Said the move was necessary due to the increasing number of students who were into vaping nowadays. "I was informed … [Read more...] about Police, AADK urged to monitor vape use among school students
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Touring Loyang Villas: Shophouse-styled terrace houses in Changi from $1.8 million
If you've always wanted to live in a landed house, but have a limited budget (and don't mind living in the East), Loyang Villas is definitely an area that you should pay attention to. It is one of the largest and most inexpensive leasehold landed estates that I've toured so far, consisting of 423 very interesting terrace houses. Currently, listings start from $1.8 million for … [Read more...] about Touring Loyang Villas: Shophouse-styled terrace houses in Changi from $1.8 million
Tribute to stargazing old boy
INSPIRED by Penang Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak’s keen interest in astronomy, his alma mater Bukit Mertajam High School (HSBM) plans to build an astronomical observatory for students and the community. The centre, estimated to cost around RM250,000, will house the latest optical equipment and tools for astronomical studies, including telescope systems and a … [Read more...] about Tribute to stargazing old boy
Pri 4 student writes to Zaobao to rebut woman who said Chinese standards in doldrums
If you're studying Chinese, or if your child is studying the language, chances are, you would have some views about the state of Chinese education in Singapore. Well, one former Chinese newspaper journalist had some pretty strong views and hashed them out in a forum letter to Lianhe Zaobao earlier in May 2022. Spoiler alert: She doesn't hold it in high regard. But … [Read more...] about Pri 4 student writes to Zaobao to rebut woman who said Chinese standards in doldrums
Alex London, storyteller
NO PROXY and good guy London with Xavier student Lee-Chua JAMES ABUAN/CONTRIBUTOR “I have a confession,” the lanky, bespectacled man on the stage told us. “When I was a kid, I hated books.” The crowd of Grade 8 students in Xavier School’s auditorium gasped collectively. “I never read books for fun and I avoided my school novels as best as I could,” he continued. As our … [Read more...] about Alex London, storyteller