Health News Digest: Water Safety Curriculum

The Bigger Picture Team

26-Nov-18 16:35

Health News Digest: Water Safety Curriculum

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We bring the latest in health news. Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik says any trivialisation of his suggestion over the use of hotel swimming pools for schoolchildren ignores the need to promote water safety among the young.

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