In response to media queries on the boat that capsized en route from Sibu to Mersing in Malaysia, the MFA Spokesman said:
"The bodies of the four Singaporeans will be returning to Singapore this evening accompanied by family members and next-of-kin. MFA and our Consulate-General in Johor Baru assisted with the arrangements for the return.
The remaining Singaporean warded in hospital has been discharged.
Search operations for the missing Singaporean are on-going."
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
27 DECEMBER 2010