All aspects of school safety under review


PUTRAJAYA: Three key measures have been proposed during a Cabinet meeting to improve school safety, including a potential ban on smartphone use for students under 16, says the Prime Minister.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Cabinet also recommended increased security monitoring in schools by the police and Home Ministry and proposed improving curriculum content with the involvement and support of parents and Parent-Teacher Associations, to instil values and discipline among students.

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