Friday October 20, 10:17
PM
Offers of help
for family of man run over by MRT train
SINGAPORE: Members of the public have come out pledging support to
help the family of the man who died after being hit by an MRT
train.
46-year-old Tan Jee Suan had died after falling off the platform at
the Chinese Garden station on Tuesday.
Members of the public had been coming to Mr Tan's wake since
Wednesday and many were seen offering financial assistance to Mr
Tan's wife and children.
The funeral operator is also offering his services for free.
Mr Tan had been an odd job labourer, while his wife works in an
electronics factory earning only $500 a month.
The children's schools and the Member of Parliament of the
constituency where the family lives have assured the family that
they will receive whatever assistance they need.
Mr Abdul Harris Sumardi, Principal of Juying Secondary where Mr
Tan's son is studying, says: "With regards to his needs in school,
we have already taken care of what is needed. We will do our best
to ensure that his future in the school is well taken care of both
emotionally and financially."
Madam Ho Geok Choo, MP of West Coast GRC, also pledges her
support.
"Other than helping them financially, we intend also to provide
emotional support. For instance, I feel very strongly that there
must be a mentor or befriender to the family especially for the two
young children who are 13 and 15 years old," she says. - CNA/so
