The two Singaporeans reported missing in the aftermath of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Hualien were reportedly on a sightseeing trip that fateful morning. Neo Siew Choo and Sim Hwee Kok, both in their 40s, had boarded a tourist shuttle bus at 6.30am on Wednesday (April 3), reported 8world.
A netizen posted a photo of missing Singaporeans Neo Siew Choo and Sim Hwee Kok on Saturday, asking for contact details of their family and friends.The two Singaporeans reported missing in the aftermath of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Hualien were reportedly on a sightseeing trip that fateful morning.
A photo of Neo and Sim was uploaded on the Hualien Earthquake Relief information Facebook group on early Saturday morning by Wang, a 54-year-old in Taiwan who is a volunteer with the search team. Speaking to 8world, Wang said: "It's now the golden 72 hours for rescue. If they are still alive and awaiting rescue, time is very precious.
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