3 Singaporean Volunteers Provide Relief To Victims Of Lombok Earthquake A humanitarian crisis is looming in Lombok as thousands are homeless and in dire need of clean water, food, shelter and medicine, after several earthquakes struck the Indonesian island this week. The latest earthquake measured 6.2 on the Richter scale and struck the island on Thursday (9 Aug). Officials estimate the death toll to be at 300. As holidaygoers steer clear of the island, some Singaporeans have rolled up their sleeves to do their part for our neighbours. Led by Ms Lee Siew Yan, two other volunteers have flown to Lombok to assist residents on the ground, despite the very real risk of further quakes and aftershocks. The other volunteers flying the Singapore flag high are: Ms Sally Low, 31 Mr Kamaraj Pandian, 44 Ms Lee is aged 43. The trio’s visit was facilitated by the Singapore Red Cross and they arrived in Lombok on Wednesday (8 Aug). Helping hands They have since given out more than 3,200kg of rice and other essentials, among them cooking oil and bottled water. Despite being hundreds of miles away, Ms Lee was keenly aware that yesterday was National Day – as well as […]
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