Psychological well-being of over 100,000 upper primary pupils at risk: Education Ministry


KUALA LUMPUR: Over 100,000 Year Five and Six students are at risk of suffering sadness, depression and a lack of interest, says the Education Ministry.

"A total of 818,430 Year Five and Year Six primary school students participated in a screening between June and August," it said.

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