KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): The Education Ministry (MOE) will examine appropriate guidelines following the proposal to implement immediate measures aimed at enhancing safety in all educational institutions, including a ban on the use of smartphones in schools for students under 16 years of age. In a statement today, the ministry said the guidelines are expected [...]
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