MFA Spokesman's Comments on the Earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture on 14 April 2016

            Singapore is saddened to hear that the earthquake centred in Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan had claimed a number of lives. We express our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and wish the injured speedy recovery.

            The Singapore Embassy in Tokyo has contacted most of the registered Singaporeans in the affected areas.  We have verified with the Japanese authorities that no Singaporeans were affected by the earthquake thus far.  Our Embassy will continue to try and contact the remaining Singaporeans.

            Singaporeans in the affected areas who require consular assistance may contact the Singapore Embassy in Tokyo or the 24-hour MFA Duty Office at:

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore (Tokyo)
Telephone: (+81) - 3 - 3586 9111/2
Duty Officer no: (+81) - 90 - 3208 4122
Email: singemb_tyo@mfa.sg

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-hour)
Telephone: (+65) 6379 8800/8855
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
15 APRIL 2016

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