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SINGAPORE : The Minister for Education, Ng Eng Hen, said 136 youths were arrested for loanshark-related harassment activities between October last year and September this year. Almost half were students.
Dr Ng shared the statistic in a written reply to a parliamentary question from MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC, Lee Bee Wah.
He said the reasons for school children being lured into working for such activities are complex.
Dr Ng said parents, as primary caregivers, must take responsibility to monitor the after-school activities of their children and who they are interacting with so as to provide timely guidance.
He said schools can play a complementary reinforcing role. For example, they can collaborate with relevant agencies or authorities to guide students back on the right track. - CNA /ls
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