New Stamp Issue on Uniformed Groups in Schools to be Unveiled

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1. A colourful new set of nine 2nd LocalPF[1]FP (32¢) stamps featuring all nine Uniformed GroupsTPF[2] FPT in Singapore will be released for public sale on 19 Sep 07. Each stamp illustrates a boy or girl from each uniformed group dressed smartly in full uniform with its respective crests. The stamp products available for this issue are the set of nine stamps, pre-cancelled first day cover and presentation pack. The graphics of the stamps and additional information can be found inAnnex A.

2. RAdm (NS) Lui Tuck Yew, Minister of State, Ministry of Education, will unveil the new stamp issue on Sunday, 9 Sep 07, at Republic Polytechnic.

3. The formation of Uniformed Groups (UGs) for students in schools was aimed at nurturing and developing youths into resilient, responsible, compassionate and proactive leaders through fun, challenging and comprehensive development programmes. These UGs are important platforms for the development of leadership, character and citizenship in our students so that they can make a difference to their community. Through varied and rigorous training, UGs provide members with knowledge, skills and meaningful lifelong experiences as well as inculcate in them a sense of pride and belonging to our nation.

4. For more information on the new stamps, please call the Singapore Philatelic Bureau at telephone numbers 1800 741 4111 (toll-free within Singapore) or 6845 6756 during office hours, or via email at sinstamp@singpost.com . These stamps can also be ordered online via vPOST athttp://shop.vpost.com.sg.

SingPost is a trusted household name in Singapore, enjoying strong brand recognition. It is the dominant provider of domestic and international postal services, offering an efficient and high quality mail delivery service utilising a sophisticated distribution infrastructure and advanced mail processing technology. SingPost is one of the most efficient postal operators in the world. In May 2007, it has made its mark in the international postal industry with its first win in the World Mail Awards for the Quality category. SingPost is also the dominant logistics provider in the domestic market, with global service offerings to more than 220 territories/countries. It has recently won the EMS Cooperative Certification Gold Level Award by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) for its Speedpost Worldwide courier service and is the only postal administration in the world to win the award for six consecutive years since 2001.

In Singapore, SingPost also owns one of the largest retail distribution networks through its tri-channel platform of post offices, Self-service Automated Machines (SAMs) and vPOST, its internet portal. With its extensive network, SingPost provides a one-stop convenience to its customers for a wide range of products and services, including agency, postal and financial services.

[1] 2P^nd^P Local stamps are No-Value Indicator (NVI) stamps for local mail of up to 40g.

[2] The nine Uniformed Groups are the National Cadet Corps, Singapore Scout Association, Girl Guides Singapore, The Girls’ Brigade (Singapore), The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore, St. John Ambulance Brigade, Red Cross Youth, National Police Cadet Corps and National Civil Defence Cadet Corps.