WP MP Jamus Lim Says Caning Bullies May Be Counterproductive, but Singaporeans Push Back
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WP MP Jamus Lim says caning bullies may be counterproductive, but Singaporeans push back
SINGAPORE: After the Ministry of Education announced new measures to address bullying in schools in April, including caning for older boys for severe cases, a number of Parliamentarians raised questions last week regarding the updated measures. Among them was Workers’ Party Member of Parliament (WP MP) Jamus Lim (Sengkang), who asked questions about the standardised caning measures, whether the distinctions made between students’ gender and age …
Singapore is standardizing school discipline rules starting in 2027 to curb soaring bullying rates in elementary and secondary schools. | Male bullies in Singapore face caning and suspension as part of the latest tougher sanctions. | In addition to physical punishment, Singapore is preparing an online reporting channel and character education to create safe schools in 2027.
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