Off to school with care


All smiles: Ooi helping her son Chan try on his uniform for the Year One school intake at their home in Mount Erskine, Penang. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Donning a pair of spanking new navy blue pinafores or trousers for the first time can be an exciting moment for those going to Year One.

But for parents, this brings a new set of concerns with the 2022/2023 academic year starting soon.

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