48 of 80 SCDF officers in Myanmar rescue efforts are Muslim: When duty called, they stepped up

48 of 80 SCDF officers in Myanmar rescue efforts are Muslim: When duty called, they stepped up

48 Muslim SCDF officers in rescue efforts in Myanmar, missing Hari Raya festivities: Shanmugam

SINGAPORE – Muslims make up more than half of the 80-strong Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) contingent providing rescue and relief in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake, even though it means they will miss out on spending Hari Raya Aidilfitri with their loved ones. Thanking the 48 officers and their families for their sacrifice during the festive period, Minister for...