SINGAPORE, Nov 27, 2008 (AFP) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged for the family of the Singaporean hostage to fly to Mumbai.

"We are in close touch with the family of the Singaporean and are working with the Indian authorities to secure the release of the Singaporean and other hostages," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

The Singaporean female's identity was being withheld at the request of the family, an official from the ministry said at a news conference.

"As far as we understand, she has not been harmed," said Jai S. Sohan, consular director with the ministry.

"My understanding is that she is being held hostage at the Oberoi (hotel)," he said.

The city-state has also offered assistance to the Indian government.

The foreign ministry advised Singaporeans to postpone travel to Mumbai unless they have a pressing need to go.