Measures in Place to Ensure Safety of Singaporeans in Middle East Amidst Escalating Tensions

7 Dr Wan Rizal asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs whether the Ministry can provide an update on the measures currently in place to ensure the safety of Singaporeans residing in or travelling to the Middle East, particularly students, in light of recent military actions reported between Israel and Iran.

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: The question was addressed in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' reply to a similar Question No 58 on the Order Paper, submitted by Member Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim for the Parliamentary Sitting on 8 May 2024. [Please refer to "Keeping in Touch with Singaporeans Based in Countries like Jordan and Egypt Given Escalation of Tensions in Middle East", Official Report, 8 May 2024, Vol 95, Issue 136, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]