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The creation of National Service (NS) was a pivotal moment to ensure national security. This stamp series, featuring the stoic silhouettes of servicemen, symbolised the shared responsibility and collective strength of every male citizen. It was a powerful message of unity and sacrifice, embodying the quiet, yet profound, commitment of a generation dedicated to safeguarding the future of their country. NS became the bedrock of a strong and capable defence force, and this stamp was its first official tribute.

The Peranakan Museum presents the cross-cultural art of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia. Installed in the former Tao Nan School, it holds one of the world’s finest public collections of Peranakan objects. Three floors explore Peranakan life related to origins, home, and style as aspects of identity. Community interviews, recorded demonstrations, art commissions, and other contemporary expressions of Peranakan culture provide a multi-faceted experience for visitors. This stamp issue features a selection of items that explore Peranakan life.

Singapore's reputation as a Garden City had not come easy for this small island. What started out as a Tree Planting Campaign to green Singapore some forty years ago has transformed beyond providing just a green infrastructure. It has created recreational experiences and lifestyles in our Garden City and at the same time, helped safeguard the many vital elements of our natural heritage.

The Singapore 1977 Sea Shells and Marine Life Definitives stamp set features a vivid, coloured collection highlighting the diverse marine life and shells found within Singapore's regional ecosystem. The Seas Shells were depicted for the Low Values Definitives while the Marin Life was depicted for the High Values Definitives.

The Singapore 1977 Sea Shells and Marine Life Definitives stamp set features a vivid, coloured collection highlighting the diverse marine life and shells found within Singapore's regional ecosystem. The Seas Shells were depicted for the Low Values Definitives while the Marin Life was depicted for the High Values Definitives.

Early maps offer a fascinating window into Singapore’s history. Some of these provide material evidence of Singapore’s existence as an important navigational landmark and place of trade in the maritime crossroads of East and West, long before the arrival of the British in 1819. They also preserve on record the various indigenous names of ancient Singapore. These indigenous names, such as Temasek (“sea town”) and Pulau Panjang (“long island”) are part of our heritage that live on today. This stamp issue features rare maps from the prized collection of the National Library of Singapore.

This year marks a special year in remembering and appreciating the history of postage stamps in Singapore. Under British colonial rule, Singapore, Penang and Malacca were then collectively known as the Straits Settlements. The Settlements later became the British Crown Colony on 1 April 1867. Postage stamps used during this period were those issued in India. On 1 September 1867, all stamps of India were overprinted with a crown as well as letterings depicting various postage rates. This marked the official release of the first postage stamps in the Straits Settlements. To commemorate the first postage stamp issued in Singapore, a special stamp issue will be released on 1 September 2017, exactly 150 years to the day they were launched.

The set of three stamps was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the People's Association (PA). The PA was established on 1 July 1960, with the primary mission of fostering racial harmony and social cohesion among the diverse population of Singapore. In the early years of nation-building, the government recognised the critical need to unite its people, who were a mix of different races, languages, and cultures. The PA and its network of community centres served as a vital bridge between the government and the people, providing a platform for citizens to interact, mingle, and build a shared identity.

A Wedding is one of the most significant milestones in life, it celebrates the union of a couple and the beginning of a new family. It is a very well celebrated event for all in the family, loved ones and friends. There are many important traditions and procedures in preparation of the wedding where everyone will gather and prepare for the big day - from the wedding gowns, to wedding venues, and to the wedding jewellery that adorn the bride. Featured in this stamp issue are wedding jewellery of the four major races in Singapore - Chinese, Malay, Indians and Eurasians. Be captivated by the intricate details and attractive designs beautifully depicted in the stamps - definitely an attractive series to add on to your stamp collections!

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is the most important traditional festival for the Chinese. The celebration lasts for 15 days and it is a great time for family reunions, visiting, feasting and collecting red packets (hongbao) for good fortune. One of the favourite get-togethers during the Chinese New Year is when families and friends celebrate by partaking in reunion feasts. The dish "pén cài" is a popular celebratory dish (comprising layers of 'auspicious' ingredients such as abalone, prawns, roast pork, and lotus root) during these get-togethers. AS the old saying goes, "the family that eats together, stays together". The annual reunion feasting is indeed significant and symbolic, and reaffirms love and togetherness with one another.

A hawker centre or food centre (MR FU or Shi in Chinese) refers to a collection of stalls selling different types of inexpensive cooked food, drinks and desserts. The stalls are housed in a covered, non-air-conditioned, open complex, and there is a common seating area for customers. Though hot and noisy, the quality and affordability of hawker food continue to draw the crowds, and with a reputation for eating as a national past time, it is a common sight to see Singaporeans queuing at their favourite hawker stalls across the island.