SCHOOLS, CIVIL SERVICE AND SAF TO ENFORCE RULES
All vaping incidents in educational institutions will be reported to authorities. From Sep 1, students may face school-based penalties such as detention, suspension, caning (for boys), conduct grade adjustments and rehabilitative counselling.
In institutes of higher learning, disciplinary action could include the withdrawal of leadership opportunities, overseas exchange or scholarships, eviction from hostels for university students and fines or community service.
Repeat offenders and traffickers may be suspended or expelled.
Public servants caught using, possessing or distributing vapes will be subject to disciplinary measures such as fines, demotions and dismissal. Home Team personnel may face dismissal or demotion if they are regular officers, and fines, demotions or detention if they are national servicemen.
Punishments in these specific settings will be in addition to penalties meted out by the authorities.
Singapore Armed Forces personnel will be dealt with under military law, which allows for penalties including fines, detention and discharge from service. Offenders will also undergo mandatory rehabilitation.
