Singapore strongly condemns the bombings in the vicinity of three churches in Surabaya, Indonesia, on Sunday (May 13), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said in a press statement.
Noting that the heinous attacks resulted in the loss of innocent lives and caused injuries to many, Singapore has expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a quick recovery.
"MFA and the Singapore Embassy in Jakarta have reached out to Singaporeans who are e-Registered in Surabaya to ascertain their safety," the statement said, adding that there have so far been no reports of Singaporeans directly affected or injured by the bomb blasts.
"Singaporeans in Surabaya should take the necessary precautions for their personal safety, heed the instructions of the local authorities, and closely monitor the local news," the MFA said.
It also advised Singaporeans in Indonesia to let their families and friends know that they are safe, as well as e-register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/
Singaporeans in need of consular assistance have been directed to contact the Singapore embassy or the 24-hour MFA duty office at:
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore - Indonesia
Block X/4, KAV No 2, Jln H R Rasuna Said, Kuningan
Jakarta Selatan 12950
Tel: + 62-(21) 2995-0400, 520-1489 /+62 811 863 348 (24-hours)
MFA Duty Office
Tel: +65 6379 8800/8855
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg