Kuala Lampur, May 9 -- SINGAPORE, May 9 - Singapore is working with Indonesia to provide assistance and support to Singaporeans affected by the eruption of Mount Dukono, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said, Channel News Asia (CNA) reported.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Embassy in Jakarta are working closely with the Indonesian authorities to gather the relevant information, and render consular assistance and support to the affected Singaporeans and their families," MFA reportedly said.

Three hikers, including two Singaporeans, were reported dead after Mount Dukono erupted on Indonesia's eastern Halmahera island.

The volcano, located in North Maluku province, erupted at 7.41am local time (6.41am Singapore ti...