COVID-19: A couple's two week honeymoon in Singapore turns into a two month ordeal

With the prospect of no roof over their heads and with only S$20 to hand, Sri Lankan couple Brahim Casseem and Dilka Dilukshi were bracing themselves to sleep rough."That was a difficult situation, because we didn't have any other way," said Mr Casseem, 30."We didn't even know who was going to help us. So we didn't have any choice, we chosen to sleep on the road."The couple had arrived on Mar 11 in Singapore for a two week honeymoon.

"We didn't know anyone ... because he is a Sri Lankan, so what he said, we did," said Brahim."He said don't go anywhere far ... don't go out on Saturday and Sunday." Said Brahim:"We thought within one month we would be able to leave ... Within one month, it would be okay in Sri Lanka, the airports would be open, all would be working and we can go."

"Project Providence volunteers hold the fundamental belief that we should reach out to offer guests assistance in their time of need. This is core to our identity as Singaporeans and the kampung spirit that we have long cherished. It is also central to our beliefs as a faith-based relief organization; we are reminded to house, feed, clothe and love the strangers in our midst," it said in response to queries from CNA.

They continue to keep in touch with members of Project Providence, whom Mr Casseem describes as"angels". Just last week, they sent a cake for Ms Dilukshi for a belated 29th birthday celebration.

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