Audiovisuals
The Bukit Ho Swee Fire was the first major test of the Social Welfare Department's (SWD) ability to meet the needs of the people in a disaster. The video shows the victims of the disaster receiving aid and relief from this crisis, and coping with their changed circumstances.
Minister for Social Affairs, Othman Wok, brought food and other donations from the Lee Foundation, Chinese merchants, Buddhist organisations, and the Catholic Welfare Services to the 5000 islanders living off the main island of Singapore.