SINGAPORE: Two Singaporeans are missing in Taiwan after Wednesday's (Apr 3) massive earthquake.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Friday that the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei is in close touch with local authorities on the matter.
“MFA and the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei have been in contact with the next-of-kin and is rendering consular assistance. We continue to monitor the situation closely,” MFA said.
It was reported on Thursday that eight Singaporeans were among 71 foreigners rescued after they were trapped in quake-hit Hualien.
Two of them suffered light injuries, MFA said on Friday, adding that the ministry has contacted all e-registered Singaporeans in the regions affected by the earthquake.
“Our Trade Office in Taipei continues to be in close touch with the Taiwanese authorities as rescue and relief efforts continue,” MFA said.
“We express our appreciation to the Taiwanese authorities for the quick assistance and support they have extended.”
The death toll from Wednesday's 7.2-magnitude quake has risen to 12. About a dozen people are still missing.
About 50 aftershocks rattled the Hualien area overnight, some felt as far away as Taipei.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Friday that the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei is in close touch with local authorities on the matter.
“MFA and the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei have been in contact with the next-of-kin and is rendering consular assistance. We continue to monitor the situation closely,” MFA said.
It was reported on Thursday that eight Singaporeans were among 71 foreigners rescued after they were trapped in quake-hit Hualien.
Two of them suffered light injuries, MFA said on Friday, adding that the ministry has contacted all e-registered Singaporeans in the regions affected by the earthquake.
“Our Trade Office in Taipei continues to be in close touch with the Taiwanese authorities as rescue and relief efforts continue,” MFA said.
“We express our appreciation to the Taiwanese authorities for the quick assistance and support they have extended.”
The death toll from Wednesday's 7.2-magnitude quake has risen to 12. About a dozen people are still missing.
About 50 aftershocks rattled the Hualien area overnight, some felt as far away as Taipei.
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