Sabah quake: Singapore declares Monday as Day of National Remembrance
Astro Awani
June 7, 2015 22:40 MYT
June 7, 2015 22:40 MYT
Two earthquake victims were recovered by the search and rescue team at Laban Rata, Mount Kinabalu on June 7, 2015. - BERNAMA Photo
The Singapore government today has declared Monday as Day of National Remembrance following the earthquake that hit Sabah on Friday causing the deaths of eight of its nationals while two are still missing.
State flags on all Government buildings will be flown at half-mast and a one minute silence will be observed at the beginning of the day at all SEA Games venues.
"We hope that this collective expression of sympathy and support from all Singaporeans will give solace and comfort to the families and loved ones of the victims," said the Singaporean Prime Minister's Office in a statement today.
The statement also mentioned that its Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong expressed his gratitude to those working tirelessly in the search, rescue and recovery efforts of earthquake victims.
"Thank you Malaysian authorities, the search and rescue teams, the hospital staff, and all the officers and volunteers who are helping in one way or other in Sabah and Singapore."
Earlier today, the Singaporean Ministry of Education (MOE) announced that bodies recovered by Malaysian authorities have been identified by their next-of-kin as five students and one teacher from Tanjong Katong Primary School.
They are Ameer Ryyan Mohd Adeed Sanjay, Emilie Giovanna Ramu, Loo Jian Liang Terrence Sebastian, Matahom Karyl Mitzi Higuit, Rachel Ho Yann Shiuan and Sonia Jhala.
The body of a Singaporean adventure guide Mihammad Daanish Amran, who accompanied the students, has also been identified.
On Saturday, the body of a student Wee Ying Ping Peony, was identified. In total, eight bodies of Singaporeans had been identified by their next-of-kin.