US EditionTanjong Katong Sinkhole: Migrant Workers Who Rescued Driver Invited to Istana
SINGAPORE, JUL 30 – Over 1,600 donors contributed more than $70,000 to support seven migrant workers who rescued a driver from a sinkhole, highlighting their vital role in Singapore's community.
- Last Saturday on Tanjong Katong Road South, a group of seven Indian migrant workers helped save a female driver trapped in a car that had fallen into a sinkhole.
- The sinkhole appeared after a concrete element gave way at approximately 5:50 pm during work on a 16-metre-deep excavation aimed at linking three sewer pipelines at a nearby PUB site.
- Site foreman Pitchai Udaiyappan Subbiah and his coworkers quickly used a rope to pull the woman to safety, drawing widespread praise and recognition from the public and officials.
- 1,639 donors contributed SGD 72,241 through charity ItsRainingRaincoats, which will distribute the funds to the workers, who will also receive the Ministry of Manpower's ACE Coin for their courage.
- The seven migrant workers who helped rescue a woman from a sinkhole have been welcomed to attend the Istana Open House on August 3, where they will have the chance to interact with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and other guests.
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Singapore President to host 7 Indian migrant workers who rescued woman from sinkhole
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is all set to host seven Indian migrant workers who rescued woman from sinkhole last Saturday. These workers have been invited to meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana presidential palace. The President's Office has invited the Indian workers involved in the sinkhole rescue, along with the other guests, to the Istana Open House on Sunday (August 3), reported Channel News Asia. They are: Si…
Singapore President to Host Indian Migrant to Istana Open House After Sinkhole Rescue
The President's Office has invited the Indian workers involved in the sinkhole rescue, along with the other guests, to the Istana Open House on Sunday (August 3), reported Channel News Asia.
Seven migrant workers who rescued Tanjong Katong sinkhole victim invited to Istana
SINGAPORE: The seven migrant workers who rescued a driver from a sinkhole along Tanjong Katong Road last weekend have been invited to meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana, his office said on Wednesday (30 July). According to the President’s Office, the workers have been invited to the Istana Open House this Sunday, where they will have opportunities to interact with the President. The men are site foreman Pitchai Udaiyappan Subbia…
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