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when it came to regimentation and discipline. NATIONAL FLAG
However, WO1 Ali Pawiro was regarded by
most as an endearing and fatherly figure.
Regardless of their differing styles, all shared
the same high standards and unflagging
dedication. As RSMs, they inculcated respect
for authority, reverence for the national flag,
deference for ceremonial places like the
parade square, and the importance to maintain
a strict military bearing. To date, these values
remain the very essence of the martial spirit
which SAFTI inculcates in each graduate
from its schools.
The National flag is halved horizontally – red
SINGAPORE NATIONAL FLAG, over white with the crescent moon sided by
ANTHEM AND STATE ARMS five stars in a circle all in white. The red and
white colours and the symbols of the crescent
On 30 November 1959, the Singapore and five stars stand for the same values as that
National Flag, Anthem and State Arms of the State Arms.
Ordinance, were introduced. This ordinance
provided for the regulation of the use, display The colour red is symbolic of universal
and performance of the State Arms, State Flag brotherhood and equality of men while the
and National Anthem – the symbols of white symbolises pervading and everlasting
authority and loyalty for all Singaporeans. purity and virtue. The crescent represents a
young country on its ascent in its ideals of

The State Arms, National Flag and National establishing democracy, peace, progress,
Anthem were presented to the nation on 3 Dec justice and equality as indicated by the five
1959 during the launch of “Loyalty Week” stars.
(after the installation of the new Head of State NATIONAL ANTHEM
Yang Di-Pertuan Yusok Bin Ishak). “Loyalty
Week” was an appropriate occasion as it was The National Anthem was originally
aimed at instilling civic pride and a sense of commissioned for use by the then City
belonging amongst Singaporeans.
Council as its official song. The late Encik
Zubir Said, a composer of film music, was

approached to compose this song. The song
was to be titled Majulah Singapura which was
based on the same words displayed in the
Victoria Theatre after it underwent
renovations in 1958. Composed in the

national language, the song was first

performed by the Singapore Chamber
Ensemble during the official opening of the