When Singapore achieved its rights of self-governance in 1959,the then Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew said that Singapore needed a state coat of arms to symbolise a new state.
Before self governance took place,the coat of arms used by Singapore was the coat of arms of United Kingdom (UK).To create the state symbols,a committee was formed which was led by the Deputy Prime Minister,Mr Toh Chin Chye.Mr Toh wanted the crest to represent the multi-ethnic society of the country.
The central emblem of the coats of arms represent a red shield with five white stars above a young and white cresent.The tiger then represents the bond and historical connections with Malaysia and the lion represents Singapore.
The central emblem of the coats of arms represent a red shield with five white stars above a young and white cresent.The tiger then represents the bond and historical connections with Malaysia and the lion represents Singapore.
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