SINGAPORE students are known the world over for excelling in subjects such as mathematics and science.

But these 'hard skills' are not enough to equip them to do well in the 21st century.

To produce more well-rounded students, who are as adept in teamwork, creativity and communicating as in solving examination questions, schools here will place greater emphasis on physical education, art and music.

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