Photo: Armed police seen at a cafe in the central business district of Sydney, believed to be holding hostages, on Dec. 15, 2014; AFP / Saeed Khan
As of noon, there have been no reports of Singaporeans being affected by the developing hostage situation in Sydney, Australia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) revealed today (Dec. 15).
“MFA is deeply concerned about this disturbing development and our thoughts are with the hostages and their families. MFA is monitoring the situation closely," said a ministry spokesman.
The spokesman also said that the Singapore High Commission in Canberra is contacting Singaporeans in Sydney who have e-registered with MFA and advises those who have not done so to join the database.
The ministry also reminds them to take precautions for their personal safety, heed the advice of the local authorities and monitor developments closely.
Singaporeans in Australia that require consular assistance can contact the Singapore High Commission at the following address:
High Commission of the Republic of Singapore – Australia
Address: 17 Forster Crescent, Yarralumla, ACT 2600 , Australia
Tel: +61 (2) 6271 2000
Emergency Contact: +61 414733944
Telefax: +61 (2) 6273 9823
Email: singhc_cbr@sgmfa.gov.sg
Homepage: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/canberra
They can also contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-hours) at +65 6379 8800, +65 6379 8855, via fax at +65 6476 7302, or email mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg.
Photo: Armed police seen at a cafe in the central business district of Sydney, believed to be holding hostages, on Dec. 15, 2014; AFP / Saeed Khan
As of noon, there have been no reports of Singaporeans being affected by the developing hostage situation in Sydney, Australia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) revealed today (Dec. 15).
“MFA is deeply concerned about this disturbing development and our thoughts are with the hostages and their families. MFA is monitoring the situation closely," said a ministry spokesman.
The spokesman also said that the Singapore High Commission in Canberra is contacting Singaporeans in Sydney who have e-registered with MFA and advises those who have not done so to join the database.
The ministry also reminds them to take precautions for their personal safety, heed the advice of the local authorities and monitor developments closely.
Singaporeans in Australia that require consular assistance can contact the Singapore High Commission at the following address:
High Commission of the Republic of Singapore – Australia
Address: 17 Forster Crescent, Yarralumla, ACT 2600 , Australia
Tel: +61 (2) 6271 2000
Emergency Contact: +61 414733944
Telefax: +61 (2) 6273 9823
Email: singhc_cbr@sgmfa.gov.sg
Homepage: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/canberra
They can also contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-hours) at +65 6379 8800, +65 6379 8855, via fax at +65 6476 7302, or email mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg.