Fewer preschoolers attend physical classes


Pupils sitting at a distance from each other during lessons at Jetland Kindergarten in Bayan Baru, Penang. — K.T. GOH/The Star

KINDERGARTENS in Penang are welcoming children back with about 40% returning for physical classes.

The low turnout is expected until the end of the year as concerned parents are still reluctant to send their kids back to school.

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