SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Nov 28) conveyed the Singapore government’s condolences to Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee over the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po district.
In his letter, Mr Wong said he is “deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives” caused by the fire, which broke out on Wednesday. Hong Kong authorities on Friday raised the death toll from the city’s worst fire in nearly 80 years to 128.
“On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Singapore, I extend my heartfelt condolences to all those affected. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones and those who have been injured, including in the process of saving lives.”
