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The Asia-Pacific Scout Conference which is convened biennially is the General Assembly of Scout Organisations in the Asia-Pacific Region. Formally organised as the Far East Scout Conference in 1958 with 14 countries as members follow ing its establishment by the Boy Scouts World Committee in 1956. it was renamed the Asia-Pacific Scout Conference in 1970. In 1972 this regional body represented 43 million Scouts and Adult Leaders from 20 member countries.

This issue of stamps commemorates the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, more popularly known as the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. To be held in Tokyo, Japan from 23 July to 8 August 2021, it has kept its 2020 Games moniker after the global coronavirus pandemic made it the first edition to be postponed in the Olympics' centuries-long history.

We live among heroes, the everyday folk in our neighbourhoods who are the vanguard in the war against COVID-19. From healthcare workers to transport workers, from hawkers and cleaners to safe distancing ambassadors, migrant workers to teachers and volunteers; they fight an enemy unseen while fighting their own anxieties, yet hold their posts with responsibility and diligence. Overcoming fear, fatigue and discomfort, in the face of risks and restrictions, these heroes go about their work with dignity. They inspire confidence for We live among heroes - yes, the masked kind, because who isn't masked these days? Disguised as everyday folk in our neighbourhoods, they are the vanguard in the war against COVID-19.

On 1st April 1964, the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) was formed to replace the former Singapore Harbour Board. The PSA, a statutory board under the Ministry of Communications and Information, is responsible for providing and maintaining efficient and adequate port services and facilities in Singapore. It is also responsible for controlling navigation and traffic in the port as well as promoting the use and development of the Port.

There are a total of 12 animal signs in the Chinese calendar based on five cycles of 12 years each, with each cycle tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. According to Chinese astrology and belief, the traits of these zodiac animals not only shape the personalities of people born under the respective sign but also their lives and the events of the year. Apart from the Ox, the other Chinese zodiac animals are the Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

The beauty and grandeur of four monuments - Thian Hock Keng Temple, Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, Sri Mariamman Temple and the Armenian Church - were captured in this set of stamps issued in 1978. These monuments and their postage values are as follows:

In support of the SG Cares Movement, our national movement to foster a more caring and inclusive society, the Singapore Mascots stamp issue features five iconic mascots representing a unique aspect of Singapore’s spirit of inclusion, compassion and kindness from the heart. This series brings together Nila ( advocating active sports ), Sharity ( advocating caring and sharing ), Singa ( advocating kindness ), Captain Green ( advocating caring for the environment ) and Water Wally ( championing water conservation ).

The year 2024 marks the reign of the Dragon and the fifth animal in the Zodiac series on the Chinese calendar. This confident, brave and active Dragon is depicted on this set of stamps (1st Local and $2.00).

Singapore is home to more than 2,000 species of endemic and native species. Despite losing more than 90% of our original vegetation by 1900 and urbanisation and development since the 1960s, our greenery continues to flourish. This is due to careful planning and implementation of conservation strategies such as the Species Recovery Programme under the National Parks Board's (NParks) Nature Conservation Master Plan, which aims to conserve native flora and fauna, thereby ensuring their long-term survival in both our natural and urban environments. As an island nation, Singapore has many coastlines which are often covered with coastal plant species. Coastal vegetation is mainly found in mangrove forests, sandy beaches and rocky shores or cliffs such as those at Pulau Ubin, Labrador Nature Reserve and offshore islands like Sentosa and St. John's Island. These coastal habitats are characterised by seemingly inhospitable conditions such as high light intensity, exposure to wind, salt spray and a vastly changeable environment from the shifting tides.

Television has entered its golden age, as Singapore commemorates 50 years of TV broadcasting this year. As TV marks its golden jubilee, Singapore will enter a new chapter in its television broadcasting history. From the end of 2013, Singapore's free-to-air TV will switch from analogue to digital TV. Razor-sharp images and superior audio will become a reality, when all seven free-to-air channels are transmitted digitally using the Digital Video Broadcasting - Second Generation Terrestrial (DVB-T2) broadcasting standard. The move will prepare Singapore for the future of TV, paving the way for more high-definition channels and new services that local viewers can enjoy for many years to come. This stamp issue features the significant milestones of the journey in the 50 years of TV broadcasting.

Read Pin Pin’s stamp design journey, her passion for philately and how childhood stamp collecting inspired creative postage stamp designs.

Revisit Singapore '95 World Stamp Exhibition showcasing international collections, philatelic displays and memorable stamp experiences.