SINGAPORE, Aug. 29 -- Students in Singapore who are caught vaping multiple times will now face tougher penalties including suspension, caning and referral to the police, according to Singapore's CNA.

The Education Ministry and Health Ministry said schools have been given updated guidelines to deal with repeat offenders in a bid to curb the rising number of young people using e-cigarettes.

Under the new measures, boys who are caught vaping more than once may be caned, while both male and female students risk being suspended from school.

In serious cases, schools may also refer students to the police for further action.

According to CNA, the authorities said vaping is illegal in Singapore and carries fines of up to S$2,000 (RM6,900) for...