October 2005 in Malaysia and Singapore - 25 October 2005 (Tuesday)

25 October 2005 (Tuesday)

• The Ministry of Health issued a public advisory calling for several groups of people to get themselves vaccinated against flu, including elderly aged 65 years and above, and those with chronic heart and lung diseases, and diabetes or renal diseases. (CNA)

• Education in Singapore: The Ministry of Education has allowed the use of handheld electronic Chinese Language dictionaries for the composition part of the PSLE and GCE "N", "O", and "A" levels examination. Last year, the Chinese Language Review Committee recommended the use of these devices to enhance the learning of the language. (CNA)