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Straits Times
24-07-2025
- Straits Times
Singapore honours Kinabalu mountain guides on the 10th anniversary of Sabah earthquake
KOTA KINABALU - The Singapore High Commission honoured the mountain guides of Mount Kinabalu who played a crucial and heroic role in saving lives in the deadly June 5, 2015 Sabah earthquake. A team led by High Commissioner to Malaysia Vanu Gopala Menon hosted a reception for the mountain guides from the Kinabalu Mountain Guides Association in Kundasang in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the earthquake that killed 18 people, including primary schoolchildren from Singapore. Mr Vanu Gopala also presented 30 pairs of shoes to association members as part of a symbolic gesture of appreciation to the guides for their bravery in rescuing and saving lives at the mountain in the aftermath of the earthquake. 'The tragic Sabah earthquake in 2015 affected the lives of many people, including several Singaporeans,' he said on July 23 . 'My team and I came to honour the mountain guides who played a very important role in rescuing the climbers and helping to retrieve the bodies of the deceased. 'In 2016, we hosted a reception to thank the mountain guides and kept in touch with them. Ten years after the earthquake, we continue to express our gratitude. Their courage will not be forgotten.' Mr Vanu Gopala also expressed gratitude to the Malaysian and Sabah governments for the assistance they rendered during the earthquake. 'Singapore and Malaysia are close neighbours. As neighbours, we help one another, especially during difficult situations. In times of tragedy, we have looked beyond our nationalities and treated each other as people first,' he added. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Live: Thailand, Cambodia clash with jets, rockets, artillery in deadly border row Asia 9 Thai civilians killed as Thai and Cambodian militaries clash at disputed border: Reports Singapore Boy, 15, charged after being caught with vapes 5 times; ordered to stay 2 years in S'pore Boys' Home Business MOM probing work injury claim flagged by late Sumo Salad boss Jane Lee: MOS Dinesh Business Marina Bay Sands sees record second quarter with revenue up 37% to $1.77 billion Singapore What's key to a good life? Most Singapore residents choose emotional and mental well-being Singapore Over 2 years' jail for man who worked with wife to cheat her then boyfriend of $220k Asia South Korea police raid offices of BTS' agency Hybe over share probe A total of 18 people, including seven students from Singapore's Tanjong Katong Primary School and two teachers, were killed in the 7.15am earthquake that also killed two mountain guides and other climbers. On that day , mountain guides made new paths through the debris and landslide-hit trails to bring about 130 stranded climbers, some of them injured, back to safety. In the absence of any outside assistance due to erratic weather conditions on the mountain, the guides decided to find a way out for the stranded, as aftershocks and dropping temperatures at the summit area could cause more fatalities among survivors. Most of the stranded and injured victims were brought down to safety at Timpohon gate by about 2am on June 6, 2015, averting a potentially major disaster if the stranded climbers continued to remain at the summit area. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Time of India
Planning a trip to Singapore? Here's how Indians can get a visa easily
Indian travellers planning to visit Singapore must apply for a valid e-visa before departure. This visa, processed through authorised agents, is essential for tourism, business visits, or family travel. Who needs a visa? All Indian passport holders require a visa to enter Singapore. Applications must be made through authorised visa agents. The Singapore High Commission has designated agents across Indian states: North and East Indians can apply through Delhi-based agents, those in Central and West India through Mumbai-based agents, and applicants from South India via Chennai-based agents. Transit facility (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Travellers transiting through Singapore may qualify for a 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF), subject to conditions. However, the final decision rests with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers. Live Events MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ Singapore casts tax shadow on India bets, shuns shell companies Indians can now visit this hidden tropical paradise without a visa « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Documents required Visa applications must be submitted with the following documents: A clear photocopy of the passport's biodata page (valid for at least 6 months) Two recent passport-sized colour photographs on white background (35mm x 45mm, matte finish, face covering 70–80%) Completed Form 14A (with one photo pasted and signed, one attached with a clip) A signed cover letter addressed to 'The Visa Officer, Singapore High Commission, New Delhi' explaining travel purpose Bank statements for the last 3 months Hotel booking confirmation in Singapore Additional documents Depending on the applicant's background, more documents may be required: Business travellers: Company letterhead or visiting card, GST Certificate, last 3 years' ITR Salaried employees: Last 3 months' salary slips, office ID card, NOC and leave certificate on company letterhead Children: School/college ID, leave certificate, NOC from institution, copy of school holiday list Visiting family/friends in Singapore: Invitation letter, copy of inviter's passport, valid visa, and resident card or FIN number All documents must be in English. Application and tracking Applicants must submit all papers to the authorised agent. Visa status can be tracked online on the ICA website by entering the Visa Reference Number and travel document number. Once approved, applicants can print the e-visa from the site. Visa fee and charges The visa application costs ₹1,900, which is non-refundable. Agents may charge an additional ₹650 as service fees.
