National symbols of Singapore the historical connections to Malaysia and the lion represents Singapore. Below the supporters is a blue ribbon with the national motto, "Majulah Singapura" written in gold. "Majulah Singapura", which is Malay for "Onward Singapore", is also the title of the national anthem of Singapore. ""Majulah Singapura"" ("Onward Singapore") is the national anthem of Singapore. Composed by Zubir Said in 1958 as a theme song for official functions of the City Council of Singapore, the song was selected in 1959 as the island's anthem when it attained self-government. Upon full independence in 1965, ""Majulah Singapura"" was formally adopted as Singapore's national
National University Cancer Institute, Singapore National University Cancer Institute, Singapore The National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (Abbreviation: NCIS) is the country's second national specialty centre under the National University Health System (NUHS) for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care of cancer. It is the only public cancer centre in Singapore treating both paediatric and adult cancers in one facility. The National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) was first set up as an ambulatory oncology centre at the National University Hospital (NUH) in September 1988. Then housed at the dentistry wing of the NUH's Main Building, the NUH Oncology Centre soon became the model