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
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore plastic. The AVA works to ensure that Singapore is free from exotic animal and plant health diseases. As the national authority for animal health, AVA administers a programme to prevent the introduction of animal diseases. The programme entails: To safeguard the health of plants in Singapore, AVA administers a programme to control or prevent the incursion of diseases and pests. The plant health programme includes: The AVA safeguards the welfare of animals in Singapore by enforcing regulations to protect animals against cruel treatment and educating the public on responsible pet ownership. The Responsible Pet Ownership Public Education Programme was launched