https://sg.news.yahoo.com/student-found-vape-taken-hospital-130500946.html
Thu, 7 August 2025 at 9:05 pm SGT·1-min read
An ambulance seen at Yuying Secondary School on July 31.
SINGAPORE - A student of Yuying Secondary School found with a vaping device was taken to hospital after he appeared to be behaving aggressively to a staff member.
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is investigating the vape offence, according to the school’s principal Chong Jack Sheng.
In response to queries from The Straits Times, Mr Chong said on Aug 7 that the incident happened on July 31.
A student had exhibited aggressive behaviour towards a staff member of the school, and the police were contacted for assistance, Mr Chong said. He added that the student was then found to be in possession of an e-vaporiser.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident at around 3.20pm on July 31, and had taken the student to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Mr Chong said the student is well and the school will continue to monitor his well-being.
“The safety of our staff and students is a key priority,” said Mr Chong.
“We take a comprehensive approach towards preventing and addressing vaping among students, including taking appropriate action for discipline and rehabilitation.”
In a video posted on social media on Aug 3, an SCDF ambulance can be seen in the school compound, which is located in Hougang.
The video has since been deleted, but recordings of the video are circulating on social media.
The authorities have been investigating a spate of incidents linked to the use of Kpods among teens. Kpods are vapes, or electronic cigarettes, that contain vape juice mixed with potent ingredients such as etomidate or ketamine.
The Straits Times has contacted HSA for more information.
Student found with vape taken to hospital after behaving aggressively in school; HSA investigating
Daniel LaiThu, 7 August 2025 at 9:05 pm SGT·1-min read
An ambulance seen at Yuying Secondary School on July 31.
SINGAPORE - A student of Yuying Secondary School found with a vaping device was taken to hospital after he appeared to be behaving aggressively to a staff member.
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is investigating the vape offence, according to the school’s principal Chong Jack Sheng.
In response to queries from The Straits Times, Mr Chong said on Aug 7 that the incident happened on July 31.
A student had exhibited aggressive behaviour towards a staff member of the school, and the police were contacted for assistance, Mr Chong said. He added that the student was then found to be in possession of an e-vaporiser.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident at around 3.20pm on July 31, and had taken the student to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Mr Chong said the student is well and the school will continue to monitor his well-being.
“The safety of our staff and students is a key priority,” said Mr Chong.
“We take a comprehensive approach towards preventing and addressing vaping among students, including taking appropriate action for discipline and rehabilitation.”
In a video posted on social media on Aug 3, an SCDF ambulance can be seen in the school compound, which is located in Hougang.
The video has since been deleted, but recordings of the video are circulating on social media.
The authorities have been investigating a spate of incidents linked to the use of Kpods among teens. Kpods are vapes, or electronic cigarettes, that contain vape juice mixed with potent ingredients such as etomidate or ketamine.
The Straits Times has contacted HSA for more information.
