05/06/2026
Singapore, May 6: Singaporean boys, as young as nine year old, can now be caned if found guilty of bullying. This is according to new guidelines discussed in Singaporean Parliament on Tuesday, The Guardian reported. The new rules state that male students who engage in bullying, including cyberbullying, will face up to three strokes of the cane as a “last resort”.
This decision is made following several high-profile bullying incidents in the country, and a year-long review specifically focused on bullying incidents.
The education minister of Singapore, Desmond Lee, spoke to the lawmakers and said that the students will only face the caning if “all the other measures are inadequate, given the gravity of the misconduct”.
According to the Guardian, he further said that only authorised teachers can administer the caning after approval by the principal, following a “strict protocol” to ensure student safety.
“Schools will consider factors such as the maturity of the student and if caning will help the student learn from his mistake and understand the gravity of what he has done,” he added.-Agencies
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