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Ms Ang said she is currently awaiting updates from MFA on available flights, while Ms Lim said she has been receiving emails from the ministry informing Singaporeans to stay safe and follow protocol.<\/p>\n
Mr Azam, the tour leader, said he has reached out to MFA for help in securing flights and accommodation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Despite the uncertainty, those CNA spoke to said they were trying to remain composed.<\/p>\n
Mr Azam has told his 27-member tour group to stay together and limit movement outside their accommodation.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the same time, I\u2019m also worried for them because some have work waiting,” he said, adding that he was unsure how understanding their employers would be about the situation.<\/p>\n
Still, he described the group as cooperative and supportive of one another.<\/p>\n
\u201cOverall, everyone is managing it so far. Everyone is staying together, supporting each other,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Ms Lim, who is staying in an apartment near the Dubai airport with friends, said she has received support from the expat community in the city, with friends and neighbours checking in on each other, reminiscent of the COVID-19 lockdown period.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone coming together to offer help … it is really bringing out that COVID-style of neighbourly support,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She added that the current conflict has taught her to appreciate the peace in Singapore and the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a Singaporean, it teaches me to be grateful … we don\u2019t usually have missile attacks on this side of the world,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n