Singapore to Ban Smartphones in Schools

Singapore is going to stop students from using smartphones and smartwatches in secondary schools starting in January.

The government wants students to have healthier habits and spend less time looking at screens.

They think this will help students sleep better, be more active, and spend more time with friends and family.

Other countries like Malaysia and Australia are also making rules to protect children from too much time on social media.

Schools in Singapore will have special places for students to keep their phones during the day, but they might be allowed to use them sometimes if it's really important.