Gan Siow Huang on measures against vaping among students
The Ministry of Education takes a firm stand against vaping and works closely with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and Health Promotion Board (HPB) to educate students on the harmful effects of using imitation tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and e-vaporisers. Students learn about Singapore's laws and regulations on vaping and the consequences on individuals, families and society. When students are caught using or possessing e-vaporisers, the prohibited product will be confiscated, parents are informed, and school-based disciplinary action will be taken, including suspension or caning for boys. They are referred to student health advisers or lifestyle coaches, or placed on cessation programmes by HPB. Recalcitrant offenders may be referred to HSA, which may fine them. Minister of State for Education Gan Siow Huang said this in reply to an MP's questions in Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 7).
The Ministry of Education takes a firm stand against vaping and works closely with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and Health Promotion Board (HPB) to educate students on the harmful effects of using imitation tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and e-vaporisers. Students learn about Singapore's laws and regulations on vaping and the consequences on individuals, families and society. When students are caught using or possessing e-vaporisers, the prohibited product will be confiscated, parents are informed, and school-based disciplinary action will be taken, including suspension or caning for boys. They are referred to student health advisers or lifestyle coaches, or placed on cessation programmes by HPB. Recalcitrant offenders may be referred to HSA, which may fine them. Minister of State for Education Gan Siow Huang said this in reply to an MP's questions in Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 7).
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