National symbols of Singapore enjoys wide use on the national currency, state decorations and appears on the cover of the national passport. The central emblem of the coat of arms is a red shield with five white stars resting above a white crescent. The crescent and five stars are also used on the Singapore flag and other various national symbols, such as the national ensign for civilian ships. The symbolism of the red colour, along with the white crescent and stars is the same as that of the national flag. The supporters of the shield are a lion and a tiger; the tiger symbolizes
National University of Singapore months in jail in June 2013. In February 2014, his verdict was overturned on appeal to the high court and he was acquitted of all charges. Despite this outcome, his attempt to regain his permanent residency status in Singapore failed in December 2014. [72] Prince George's Park House Home Page, retrieved: http://www.nus.edu.sg/pgphouse/ National University of Singapore The National University of Singapore (NUS) is an autonomous research university in Singapore. Founded in 1905 as a medical college, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore. NUS is a comprehensive research university, offering a wide range of disciplines, including the sciences,