Malaysian students going to Singapore schools should take extra precautions


Singapore's economy expanded slightly less than expected in the third quarter from the previous quarter on an annualised basis.

JOHOR BARU: Malaysian students commuting daily to schools in Singapore have been advised to take extra precautions and observe hygiene due to HMFD cases in Malaysia.

Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching said although there were no reports of HMFD in Singapore, they should not take things for granted.

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