MFA Press Statement: Condolence Messages to the Sultan of Brunei His Majesty Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on the tragic helicopter crash in Brunei on 20 July 2012

Attached are the texts of the condolence letters from President Tony Tan Keng Yam, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen.

Condolence Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam

21 July 2012

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah

Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam

Your Majesty,

             I learnt with great dismay and sadness of the tragic loss of life in the accident involving the Royal Brunei Air Force in Ulu Belait yesterday.

              On behalf of the people of Singapore, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces personnel who died in the line of duty and wish a quick recovery to the injured. 

              Our thoughts are with the people of Brunei at this time of sorrow and mourning.

Yours sincerely,

TONY TAN KENG YAM

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Condolence Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

21 July 2012

Your Majesty

          I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic helicopter crash in Ulu Belait on Friday.  On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Singapore and all Singaporeans, I extend our deepest condolences to you and the people of Brunei on this unfortunate accident.  Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help.

With deepest sympathies,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah

Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam

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Condolence Letter from Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen

21 Jul 2012

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah

Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam

Your Majesty

I am deeply saddened to hear about the tragic accident involving the Royal Brunei Air Force’s Bell 212 helicopter. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and the families of the servicemen who lost their lives. My thoughts are with them during this difficult period.

With deepest sympathies,

DR NG ENG HEN

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