Updated: 01/29/2013 21:58 | By Channel NewsAsia

PM Lee calls for sensitivity & respect online for deceased boys’ family

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has urged all to continue to show sensitivity and respect, especially online, for the family who lost two sons in the accident at Tampines on Tuesday.

In his Facebook post, Mr Lee said he is saddened to learn of the terrible accident involving two young brothers and said his thoughts are with the family.

Mr Lee said the government will render all the help the family needs to get through this difficult period.

Meanwhile, the Facebook page of the Singapore Armed Forces, Cyberpioneer, has offered its deepest condolences to Third Warrant Officer Yap Poh Kwee and his family as they grieved over the tragic loss of their sons.

Cyberpioneer said it is deeply saddened by this news and asked its readers to take a moment to keep them in their thoughts.

— CNA/ck/fa