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Five auxiliary police personnel who are Malaysians with permanent resident status in Singapore suffered minor injuries while assisting the Singapore police in handling the Sunday riot, Malaysian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
The ministry said in a statement that the Police Command Post of Singapore had unofficially informed the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore of the incident.
"The five Malaysians are working with three major security firms employed by the government of Singapore to assist Singapore police in its operation," it said.
One Malaysian national has been detained for investigation into his possible involvement in the riot.
The Malaysian High Commission will render the necessary consular assistance to the affected Malaysians in coordination with the authorities of Singapore, the statement said.
On Sunday night, a riot erupted in Little India,Singapore following a fatal accident involving a 33-year-old Indian national.
In the incident, the first in Singapore's history since its independence, 27 foreigners from South Asia were detained to facilitate investigations.
Ten police officers were injured and five police vehicles, an ambulance and several private vehicles were damaged in the incident.
