In response to media queries  on KRI Usman Harun's deployment during the search operations for Air Asia plane (QZ8501), the following replies were issued:

"Singapore offered its help for this humanitarian effort arising from a tragic accident of AirAsia flight QZ8501 which has befallen our Indonesian neighbour.  We offer our deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the passengers and crew. The SAF will continue to assist in this search effort professionally."