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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".

This is the third stamp issue featuring national monuments, the first two being released in 1978 and 1984. Through the eyes of the artist Leo Teck Chong, four monuments are portrayed from a unique perspective. The format of a se-tenant strip of two stamps brings out beautifully the distinctive architectural styles and motifs on the exterior and interior of each monument viz Hong San See Temple (20 cents), Abdul Gaffoor Mosque (50 cents), Sri Perumal Temple (75 cents) and St Andrew's Cathedral ($1).

Visitors to Singapore have never failed to be fascinated by the island's unique multi-cultural heritage. While the Tourism Series low value definitive stamps portray popular places of interest and activities, the high value stamps of this series reveal the cultural side of Singapore.

Pets are living creatures that you bring into your home, your life, and for some, as part of your family. Pets also make great friends, George Elliot once said "Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms."

For the people of the six member countries of ASEAN, 1992 is a special year. For the millions of visitors who will be visiting the ASEAN countries, 1992 will be equally memorable. They would find the "World's Only 6-in-1 Tropical Paradise" all geared up to welcome them.

Year 2002 is the year of the Horse, the seventh zodiac animal in the cycle. It is said that the year of the Horse will be lively and high-spirited, when decisions and projects will be incorporated at high speed and efficiency.

Marine fishes have captivated many of us since our first visit to the public aquarium. Watching the marine fishes darting in and out the coral reefs, a kaleidoscope of colours, one can only be enthralled with the wonders of the sea.

The much talked about Singapore Philatelic Museum will be officially opened on 19 Aug 95. Visitors will see for the first time a large and valuable collection of postage stamps and philatelic archival materials, which up to now, were stored in stamp vaults away from public view.

The Rabbit is the fourth zodiac animal in the cycle, to be featured in this stamp series. The Year of the Rabbit is said to be peaceful and congenial after the ferocious Tiger year. The set of two stamps depicting graphic designs of the loveable Rabbit would be released on 15 Jan 99.

Coming into the Singapore harbour, one will be awed by the inspiring skyscrapers reaching for the skies. The modern city skyline was not there overnight, rather it has been evolving over the years.

The range of festivals and events in Singapore is truly remarkable. This is not surprising as Singapore is a multi-racial country with people of different faiths and religions.

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.