Educational institutions ordered to tighten security, says Deputy Minister


GEORGE TOWN: All educational institutions have been ordered to tighten security as a precautionary measure following a series of fake bomb threats to schools nationwide, says Lim Hui Ying.

The Deputy Education Minister said the safety of school children is always a priority and the Education Ministry will work closely with police to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to ensure safety in schools.

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