NUTP urges better mental and physical health care for children staying at home for prolonged periods


PETALING JAYA: A child's natural development may be affected by prolonged home-based teaching and learning, says the National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP).

Its secretary-general Harry Tan said (pic) psychomotor development of primary school students could be hampered if kept inside their homes and not allowed to go outside for physical activity.

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