Singapore's national coat of arms (or state arms) was introduced on December 3, 1959, together with the national flag and national anthem at the swearing-in of the Yang di-Pertuan Negara at the City Hall steps.
Meaning
The state armorial bearings consists of a shield emblazoned with a white crescent moon and five white stars against a red background. Red is symbolic of universal brotherhood and equality of man, and white signifies pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a young nation rising. The five stars represent the five ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality. Supporting the shield are a lion on the dexter and a tiger on the sinister. Below the shield is a banner inscribed with the Republic's motto, Majulah Singapura (Onward Singapore). The lion represents Singapore itself and the tiger, the island's historical links with Malaya (Peninsular Malaysia).
Guidelines for usage
- The national coat of arms of Singapore (state crest) consists of a shield on which is emblazoned a white crescent moon and five white stars against a red background. Supporting the shield shall be a lion on the dexter and a tiger on the sinister. Below the shield shall be a banner with the words "Majulah Singapura" inscribed on it.
- The use of the state arms for advertisements or any other commercial purpose is prohibited by law. Only government bodies can display the state arms within their premises. Approval must be sought for any other use of the state crest.
- The state arms must be treated with respect and be displayed in a dignified manner.
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