98.5% of primary six students to progress to secondary school after national exams

Over 98% of primary six students have passed their PSLE exams and will go to secondary schools. The result is comparable to last year’s cohort. Nearly 38,000 students took the national exam this year. For some students it was not just about academic success. They also learned about independence and grit under challenging circumstances. Nikhil Khattar with more.