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In pictures: Aftermath of the Sabah earthquake

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Jun 08, 2015, 11:45 PM

Teams from Cambodia (in blue) and Singapore (in red) observing a minute of silence as a mark of respect for the victims of the Sabah earthquake on 8 June, 2015. PHOTO: REUTERS

Singapore footballer Muhammad Al-Qaasimy acknowledging fans in front of a banner put up for the victims of the Sabah earthquake, after Singapore beat Cambodia 3-0 on 8 June 2015, in the Group A match of the 28th SEA Games football competition. ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG

Spectators with their heads bowed observing a minute's silence before the start of the SEA Games gymnastics events at Bishan Stadium on June 8, 2015. PHOTO: EPA

Participants pausing for a minute's silence at the start of the SEA Games gymnastic events at Bishan Stadium on June 8, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

Team Singapore athletes at the SEA Games canoeing finals observing a minute of silence for the Sabah earthquake victims at the Marina Channel on June 8, 2015. ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN

Flags at half-mast on June 8, 2015, as Singapore marked a day of national remembrance for the victims of the Sabah earthquake. PHOTO: REUTERS

Mourners carrying Malaysian guide Robbi Sapinggi's body from his home in Kampong Kiau to the main road on June 7, 2015.. Mr Sapinggi has been hailed a hero after he lost his life saving a tourist during the earthquake. PHOTO: THE NEW PAPER

Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong (right) and Senior Minister of State for Law and Education Indranee Rajah paying their respects at the wake of Tanjong Katong Primary School teacher Terrence Loo, a victim of the Sabah Quake, on June 8, 2015. ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM

A relieved parent embracing her daughter after she arrived home safely at Changi Airport on June 6, 2015. ST PHOTO: JENNIFER DHANARAJ

Tajong Katong Primary School student Peony Wee Ying Ping's father Alson Wee, older brother Chester and mother Luo Jin at her wake on June 7, 2015. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

SINGAPORE - Monday (June 8) was a sombre day for Singapore as it mourned the loss of the Sabah earthquake victims.

State flags were flown at half-mast, with athletes and spectators observing a respectful minute of silence at all SEA Games venues.

The bodies of six students and a teacher from Tanjong Katong Primary School, along with their Singaporean guide, have been flown back home. The search continues for a remaining student-teacher pair.

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