The student passes of two international students were revoked after they breached their respective Leave of Absence and Stay-Home Notice.

The first case is an international postgraduate student from the National Institute of Education (NIE) of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

According to MOE, he breached his Stay-Home Notice and repeatedly provided false information to the institution and NIE Board of Discipline regarding his travel movements.

The second case is an international exchange student at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

This student was placed on Leave of Absence (before the Stay-Home Notice was introduced) but breached the requirements and made a false travel declaration to NUS.

An MOE spokesperson said:

"In view of the recent surge in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide, it is imperative that all students issued with SHN comply strictly with its requirements to limit the risk from potential imported cases and to safeguard our community."

The ministry added that it "strongly urges" all students who are served with a Leave of Absence or Stay-Home Notice to comply with the respective requirements.

Failure to do so will result in disciplinary actions from the students' schools and institutions.

In addition, students who do not comply may also be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act.

Foreign students may have their long-term passes revoked as well.

Stay-Home Notices are stricter than Leaves of Absence.

People served with Stay-Home Notices must remain in their place of residence at all times throughout the 14-day period. They cannot leave their homes.

Help with food and daily necessities are provided via the People's Association, schools, MOE, employers, or MOM.

Top image via NUS.