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In Singapore, no one has been able to identify a language that is native of the deaf population, although the public would say that the deaf use "sign language" to communicate. This "sign language", Signing Exact English (SEE-II), is not a sign language, but a Manually Coded English sign system. [3]
The crescent and five stars are also used on the Singapore flag and other various national symbols, such as the national ensign for civilian ships. The symbolism of the red colour, along with the white crescent and stars is the same as that of the national flag. [ 1 ]
Typographical symbols and punctuation marks are marks and symbols used in typography with a variety of purposes such as to help with legibility and accessibility, or to identify special cases. This list gives those most commonly encountered with Latin script. For a far more comprehensive list of symbols and signs, see List of Unicode characters.
The National Symbols Kit, Singapore: Prepared by Programmes Section, Ministry of Information and the Arts, 1999 – a kit on the key symbols of Singapore consisting of eight fact sheets, one booklet, one CD and one national flag. Phoon, Yew Tien (2006), Majulah Singapura: Arrangement for Large Orchestra with Choir [music score], Singapore: UTN.
Regulatory signs either give positive instructions, i.e. Mandatory signs, or indicate a prohibition, i.e. Prohibitionary signs. Many regulatory signs are accompanied by supplementary plates that provide interdependent exceptions to the rule, or indicates additional instruction or information to facilitate understanding of the rule implemented.
Orders, decorations, and medals of Singapore (2 C, 4 P, 3 F) Pages in category "National symbols of Singapore" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
Traffic signs, including warning signs contain many specialized symbols (see article for list) DOT pictograms; ISO 7001; Exit sign, a.k.a. "running man" [1] Gender symbols for public toilets; Map symbol. Japanese map symbols; International Breastfeeding Symbol; International Symbol of Access; Barber's pole
The use of English as the nation's first language serves to bridge the gap between the diverse ethnic groups in Singapore; English operates as the lingua franca of the nation. The use of English as a global language for commerce, technology and science has also helped to expedite Singapore's development and integration into the global economy. [15]