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Up to the early 20th century, the terms "Baba", "Straits Chinese", "Straits-born Chinese" and "Peranakan" or "Peranakan Chinese" all referred to the same people. The women are known as "Nyonyas". Older ladies are also known as "Bibiks".

In the second issue, to be released on 20 Mar 02, drawings on Birds and Fishes were selected from the collection. A se-tenant sheet of 10 designs as well as First Day Cover are available for each theme. Self-adhesive versions as well as presentation packs for the 2nd issue are also available.

Discover how to start stamp collecting, build thematic collections, join clubs and preserve stamps with expert philatelic advice.

Discover the award-winning 1990 Collection of Singapore Stamps publication, recognised for exceptional design and presentation.

The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is one of the three museums under the National Heritage Board. The ACM is set up to collect, research and exhibit artefacts from Southeast Asia, China, India and the Islamic world.

The Chinese Egret is considered a threatened species by the International Council for Bird Preservation in 1966. The global population of the Chinese Egret is less than 4,000.

Ardent Collectors can look forward to a series of Zodiac animal stamps issued by the Singapore Philatelic Bureau. The Rat, the first animal in the 12-year cycle will make its debut on 9 Feb 96. This issue comprises two graphically designed rats valued at 22c (No-Value Indicator) and $2.

The most diverse and captivating fauna of the world's largest ecosystem will take centrestage in Singapore's stamp scene on 19 Jul 95 - MARINE FISH. Designed by stamp designer Sylvia Tan, these colourful stamps rendered by colour pencil will be the fifth issue sponsored by Hongkong Bank as part of its Care-for-Nature (CFN) environment conservation and education programme.

Old maps are interesting pieces of history and are an important part of a country's heritage.

Butterflies are widely admired for their kaleidoscopic tapestry of colours and patterns. They are among nature's most beautiful creatures. Regardless whether we see them as pinned collections in butterfly museums, in live butterfly parks or in their natural habitat, we never fail to be fascinated by their enormous variety of colours and forms.

The William Farquhar's unique collection of Natural History Drawings consists of 477 drawings that he had commissioned and compiled during his years as Commandant and Resident of Melaka from 1803 - 1818. He was the Commandant and Resident of Singapore from 1819 - 1823.

For a relatively small island, Singapore has a surprisingly high number species of native amphibians and reptiles.