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
Ministry of National Development (Singapore) Ministry of National Development (Singapore) The Ministry of National Development (Abbreviation: MND; ; is a ministry of the Government of Singapore that directs the formulation and implementation of policies related to land-use planning and infrastructure development. On 1 April 2019, AVA will be disbanded and have its functions split between NParks and Singapore Food Agency (SFA). The ministry was established after the 1959 legislative assembly elections. It was originally composed of departments previously under the Ministry of Local Government, Land and Housing, Ministry of Communications and Works, the City Council and Rural Board (Architectural and Buildings Surveyors Section), and Ministry