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Singapore assists citizens after Indonesia volcano eruption

Published Friday, May 8, 2026 · Updated May 11

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Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted violently on May 8, sending a thick plume of ash 10,000m into the atmosphere. This led to a search and rescue operation for hikers, including Singaporean citizens. The bodies of two Singaporean hikers and one Indonesian woman were recovered, bringing the total confirmed death toll to at least three, while 17 other hikers were safely evacuated. Singapore is collaborating with Indonesia to assist its affected citizens, and local guides are under investigation for alleged negligence.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Singapore is collaborating with Indonesia to assist its citizens affected by the Mount Dukono volcano eruption.
  • Indonesian authorities located missing Singaporeans 20 to 30 meters away from the rim of Mount Dukono's main crater.
  • The bodies of two Singaporean hikers, including Timothy Heng Wen Qiang (29), were recovered on May 10, bringing the total confirmed death toll from the Mount Dukono eruption to at least three, including an Indonesian woman named Enjel found on May 9.
  • Seventeen other hikers were safely evacuated, some with minor burn injuries, despite ongoing volcanic activity and hazardous conditions.
  • Local guides are under investigation for alleged negligence related to the Mount Dukono eruption.
  • On May 8, Dukono erupted violently, sending a thick plume of ash 10,000m into the atmosphere.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • Channel News AsiaCenter

    Channel News Asia reported on Singapore's collaborative efforts with Indonesia to assist its citizens following the Mount Dukono volcano eruption, detailing the confirmed deaths of two Singaporean hikers, including Timothy Heng Wen Qiang, and the ongoing investigation into local guides for alleged negligence. The coverage also highlighted the initial search operations and the human impact of the event, including the critical role and emotional impact on the local Mamuya village residents who assisted in the rescue efforts.

  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The Guardian reported that rescuers recovered the body of an Indonesian woman caught in a volcanic eruption on Mount Dukono, while search operations continued for two missing Singaporean hikers. It noted that seventeen other hikers were safely evacuated, some with minor burn injuries, despite ongoing volcanic activity and hazardous conditions.

  • Al Jazeera EnglishCenter-Left

    Al Jazeera English reported that Indonesian authorities successfully located missing Singaporeans near the rim of Mount Dukono's main crater following an eruption. They were found 20 to 30 meters from the crater's edge.

  • The HinduCenter-Left

    The Hindu reported that Indonesian rescuers recovered the bodies of two Singaporean hikers killed in a Mount Dukono volcanic eruption, concluding a three-day search operation, and noted that the eruption killed three climbers in total with 17 others safely evacuated.

  • Sky NewsCenter-Right

    Sky News reported the discovery of the bodies of two hikers who went missing after a volcano erupted in Indonesia.

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