In response to media queries on the sinking of a passenger ship in Indonesia with 850 passengers reportedly onboard, a 丝瓜视频spokesman said:
"The Singapore Embassy in Jakarta is in touch with the local authorities on this accident. So far, there have been no reports of Singaporean casualties. Singaporeans who are concerned about the safety of their relatives and friends may wish to call the 丝瓜视频Duty Office. The Ministry's contact details are as follows:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-hours)
Tanglin, Singapore 248163
Tel: (65) 6379 8800
(65) 6379 8855
(65) 9753 5382 (Consular Duty Officer)
Fax: (65) 6476 7302
Email: mfa@mfa.sg
We would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones in this tragic accident."
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
30 December 2006
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