Designed in 1972 as a tourism icon, the Merlion is a famous international symbol of Singapore. But little is known about its origin, symbolism and use. A visit to the Sentosa Merlion will make one an expert in this famous icon.

Complementing the Ethnobotany Garden, the Singapore Botanic Garden’s Ethnobotany Centre explores the complex interplay between people and the plants they use, highlighting the vast significance of plants as a whole to humanity.

Among the many attractions in Gardens by the Bay, the immersive “Plus 5” show is one of the most well received and talked about. Following the success of the show, Gardens by the Bay continues to update its immersive zones within the Cloud Forest dome so that contents remain relevant and refreshed.

The newly revamped IRAS Gallery is a proof that a small gallery with “serious” contents can also be interesting and engaging.

Punggol used to be Singapore’s “wild frontier” and full of outdoor excitement. Today, it is also Singapore’s first Eco Town and HDB’s testbed for innovation. Its rich heritage and a narrative that is relevant to our future makes Punggol’s story both compelling and interesting.

At the heart of Singapore, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is vital to the sustenance of biodiversity in this region, housing over 840 species of flowering plants and over 500 species of fauna. It is also where Singapore residents can get away and be immersed in the beautiful nature.

Many factors contributed to Singapore’s low inflation and sustained growth in its first 5 decades. One key factor stood out: the astute management of its monetary policies; and the supervision and development of its financial sectors. MAS’ workings as both a Central Bank and a Regulator, are de-mystified and made simple in the MAS Gallery.