PUBLISHED ONSeptember 04, 2026 4:00 AMUPDATEDSeptember 04, 2026 11:42 AMBYKhoo Yi-HangA humanitarian package worth around $560,000 has been handed over to Nepal, said Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Gan Siow Huang on Friday (Sept 4).
The package consists emergency response supplies such as medical supplies, DNA test kits and personal protective equipment, MOS Gan shared. Specialised equipment that can assist in the ongoing efforts is also included.
It was put together through close collaboration with several Singapore agencies and Nepali authorities to aid in ongoing search and recover efforts, she said.
This is on top of the police's deployment of officers, who are trained in disaster victim identification and aerial surveillance, to Nepal.
The Singapore government has also contributed US$100,000 (S$127,000) in seed money to the Singapore Red Cross.
Public fundraising for the Singapore Red Cross has since crossed the $3 million mark, Gan said.
"We are heartened by the generosity and compassion of Singaporeans in supporting the Nepali people during this difficult time."
She added: "We stand ready to provide further support in accordance with Nepal's needs."
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On Aug 26, devastating flash floods struck the border between Nepal and China, leaving massive destruction and death in its wake.
As of Thursday, the death toll has risen to 1,280 with over 5,600 still missing, Al Jazeera reported.
"I convey our sincere condolences to the government and people of Nepal for the tragic loss of lives and the massive destruction caused by the floods," Gan said on Friday.
"Even as we speak, search and rescue teams in the affected areas are still searching for those who are missing and remain unaccounted for, and this includes nine Singaporeans."
She shared that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' (MFA) crisis response team has been on the ground in Nepal since Aug 27 and it has been working closely with local authorities to find these missing Singaporeans.
MFA has also maintained close contact with the families, providing updates and assistance on the ground in Nepal.
"We will continue to render the necessary assistance as we work with all the relevant parties and families during this very difficult period," Gan said.
She also thanked Nepal's authorities for their "unwavering support" amid the crisis.
"We have seen the tremendous efforts taken by the government of Nepal under extremely challenging conditions to search for survivors and support those whose lives have been affected.
"Singapore stands in solidarity with Nepal during this difficult period."
@asiaone Singapore's $560,000 humanitarian assistance package to Nepal includes DNA test kits, personal protective equipment, and specialised search-and-recovery tools, said Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Gan Siow Huang, who officiated the symbolic handover of the package earlier today (Sept 4). #sgnews #Singapore #Nepal #Tibet #Flood #Disaster ♬ original sound - AsiaOne
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