SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- Singapore's Education Minister Desmond Lee said his ministry will strengthen measures against bullying and hurtful behaviour in schools, following feedback from parents and teachers.

In a Facebook post yesterday, Lee said he had received messages from parents whose children were affected, while teachers had shared their challenges in managing bad behaviour in classrooms.

"Any form of hurtful behaviour is wrong and unacceptable, and we do not condone bullying and violence in schools," he said, adding that serious cases are also reported to the police.

His remarks come after a string of high-profile incidents in the city state, including the suspension of three Sengkang Green Primary pupils for threatening a classma...