The merlion's design carries profound meaning that resonates with singapore's national identity. The fish body specifically honors singapore's maritime heritage and the orang laut (sea gypsies) who รขโ‚ฌยฆ The merlion, a mythical creature that is part lion and part fish, stands as a powerful symbol of singapore, representing its history and cultural identity.

The merlion is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Regarded as a singapore icon, the merlion was designed in 1964 for the singapore tourist promotion board (stpb;