Cheekg98 1st Gear February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 Ah Meng, icon of Singapore Zoo, dies of old age By Hasnita A Majid, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 08 February 2008 1828 hrs Photos 1 of 1 SINGAPORE: Ah Meng, the Sumatran Orang Utan that was considered an icon at the Singapore Zoo, died on Friday. She was 48 years old and had likely died of old age. In 1971, Ah Meng was confiscated from a family which had illegally kept her as a pet. She then found her home at the Singapore Zoo. Ah Meng was the first to host the zoo's famous 'Breakfast With An Orang Utan' programme. She soon became a celebrity, both locally and internationally. She had been featured in over 30 travel films and 'interviewed' by more than 300 writers. In 1992, Ah Meng received a special award from the Singapore Tourism Board in recognition of her contribution towards tourism in Singapore. Ah Meng also contributed to the Singapore Zoo's captive breeding programme. She had five children and became a grandmother in 1990. The Singapore Zoo will hold a memorial service for Ah Meng on Sunday at 11am. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Route88 2nd Gear February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 Oh no... I remembered i took photo with her during Pri 6. Bye Ah Meng Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meecar Clutched February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 it reminds us that time is short you notice that those knocking of is getting closer to our age sad why be sad you only got one life do what you really want to do why chase all these multiple degrees, condo, car and credit card and country club but if these are important to you than that is different our time to die is getting closer every minute as time pass us by so spend it well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenlinliu1419 February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 There should be a National holiday or a street name named after her in rememberance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meecar Clutched February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 for a orang utan i doubt but for papa lee definitely yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollagt 5th Gear February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 What a sad news to break on the 2nd day of Lunar New Year.. She will be remembered by many folks who had seen,took pic and had breakfast with her. RIP.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoner Clutched February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 Thanks for the memories.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo 1st Gear February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 good for her... no more exploitation. neber got chance to retire, no chance to collect CPF, no annuity.. damn sad reminder for all peasants. slog until you die. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutty 4th Gear February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 Not to mention that she did not get paid for posing having breakfast with tourists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 All these while, has Ah Meng been happy being a resident in the zoo, what do you guys think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo 1st Gear February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 (edited) u think she is happy becos she dun hv to struggle with cost of living, no ERP, no nid to jump track? if she has chance to start all over, dun think she want to choose this path.. otoh, dun think she got a choice. it's a walkover every day for her. Edited February 8, 2008 by Apollo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam251 Neutral Newbie February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 My cousin who work in the zoo said the real Ah Meng died much earlier during the time she escaped during a shooting of a show/commercial..not sure when maybe early 90s. It was reported she fell and broke her arm but in reality she died and replaced with another orang utan as normal visitors can't tell the different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 Are you sure? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meecar Clutched February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 YES I TOO WOULD LIKE TO know if this is true that here we go again where is the truth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 good for her... no more exploitation. neber got chance to retire, no chance to collect CPF, no annuity.. damn sad reminder for all peasants. slog until you die. at least she no collect cans and cardboard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mivec9 1st Gear February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 ah meng is already someone who is deeply etched into our hearts. goodbye and take care. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigershark1976 Turbocharged February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 I remember on the 1st time i saw her, I cried like hell when she touched my head.... haiz..... that was like 20 over years ago liao... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meecar Clutched February 8, 2008 Share February 8, 2008 wah you so small but know of the best defence scream and cry ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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