SINGAPORE, Sept. 2 -- Parents and students say they are unsettled by Singapore's tough new anti-vaping measures in schools, warning teenagers may simply find new ways to dodge them.

The Ministry of Education last week revealed that more than 260 schools have been supplied nicotine test kits, with some also using metal detectors and encouraging students to report vaping classmates, according to a CNA report.

The clampdown follows a sharp rise in cases - from fewer than 50 before 2020 to more than 3,000 annually in recent years.

First-time offenders now face detention, suspension, or caning, while repeat offenders risk even harsher penalties. Institutes of higher learning could revoke scholarships, overseas exchanges or hostel placements...