Concerns of Singaporean Travellers over Nuclear Radiation Following Fukushima Incident

Ms Tin Pei Ling asked the Minister for Health, in light of the concerns some Singaporeans still have over nuclear radiation following the Fukushima incident, what are the precautionary measures that Singaporeans ought to take travelling to and from Japan.

Mr Gan Kim Yong: The Singapore Government has been monitoring the situation in Japan following the Fukushima Nuclear Plant incident. We advise Singaporeans to continue to strictly observe the exclusion zone of 20 km around the Fukushima nuclear power plant, and specific areas designated by the Japanese Government as "Deliberate Evacuation Area". They should also pay close attention to and heed any new instructions from the Japanese Government in the event of an emergency.

My Ministry has received enquiries regarding rumours of radiation-related sickness in Singaporeans associated with travel to Japan. None of these rumours have been substantiated. To date, there have been no reported cases of Singaporeans with radiation illness due to travel to Japan.

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