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Friday, August 14, 2020

Yusof Ishak turned into God of Fortune? Prayer offerings store says they meant no disrespect

Source Website: https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/yusof-ishak-turned-god-fortune-prayer-offerings-store-says-they-meant-no-disrespect
By Kimberly Anne Lim, kimberlylim@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, 13 August 2020 at 06:00 am


Goldpaper.sg, an online store selling prayer offerings and supplies, told Lianhe Wanbao it has ceased the distribution of its controversial vouchers appearing to portray former Singapore president Yusof Ishak as the Chinese God of Wealth since yesterday (Aug 12).
PHOTO: Goldpaper.sg, an online store selling prayer offerings and supplies, told Lianhe Wanbao it has ceased the distribution of its controversial vouchers appearing to portray former Singapore president Yusof Ishak as the Chinese God of Wealth since yesterday (Aug 12).
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It looks like the seventh lunar month is off to a less than auspicious start for one prayer offerings company.

Following backlash from netizens, Goldpaper.sg, an online store selling prayer offerings and supplies, told Lianhe Wanbao it has ceased the distribution of its controversial vouchers appearing to portray former Singapore president Yusof Ishak as the Chinese God of Wealth since yesterday (Aug 12).

The store's employees had reportedly been spotted handing out the vouchers at Waterway Point on Monday (Aug 10), dressed up as mythical figures including Chinese vampires and guards of the underworld Heibai Wuchang.


The store's employees had reportedly been spotted handing out the vouchers at Waterway Point on Monday (Aug 10), dressed up as mythical figures including Chinese vampires and guards of the underworld Heibai Wuchang.
PHOTO: The store's employees had reportedly been spotted handing out the vouchers at Waterway Point on Monday (Aug 10), dressed up as mythical figures including Chinese vampires and guards of the underworld Heibai Wuchang.
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The voucher, which contained a promotional code for use with the store's seventh lunar month packages, resembled a ＄10 bill, save for several key differences.

Instead of "Singapore", the store's vouchers featured the non-existent country "Xingapore".

Goldpaper.sg's logo was also printed where the lion head symbol would usually appear on a regular banknote.

But what had most netizens raising their eyebrows was the seemingly doctored portrait of Yusof Ishak.


PHOTO: Yusof Ishak portrait from Singaporean 2 dollar banknote
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The late president appeared to have been given a full beard, long, flowing sideburns and a traditional Chinese headdress reminiscent of that worn by the God of Fortune.

The online backlash came swiftly, with one Facebook user slamming the store and calling their actions "racially offensive".

"As a Malay person, I would like this to stop. I don't care [about] the context because you are vandalising the face of a Malay president, period. You are allowing the Chinese-washing of a Malay person. Period."

Another commenter said the voucher was "unacceptable and disrespectful on so many counts".



This is so racially offensive.
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In response to the criticism, Goldpaper.sg said in a statement that they had no intention of defacing Singapore's currency, nor did they mean to disrespect any race or religion.

Denying accusations that they had altered the president's portrait, they claimed that they had used a picture resembling the God of Fortune on the voucher instead.

The promotional material was designed to resemble ＄10 notes in order to attract the attention of the younger generation and remind them that the seventh lunar month is coming soon, the store explained.

Speaking to the Chinese evening daily, the owner of the store added, "Even though the design is very similar [to actual banknotes], we printed it ourselves, using a material that is completely different from real notes."

"Many young people nowadays are not familiar with the many prayer rituals. Therefore, we wanted to use this modified banknote to pique their interest."

The company was ordered to recall and cease the distribution of the vouchers as of Wednesday morning, the owner said, although he did not provide further details on the notice.

According to the Currency Act, those who wish to reproduce Singapore currency images for purposes other than education, factual reports, or to illustrate the function of machines designed to receive currency notes or coins are required to seek approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

They should also adhere to the conditions for reproduction — one of which states that the image of the president or any national symbol should not be distorted.

Additionally, reproduced banknotes should include the word "SPECIMEN" in black and bold lettering.

Those who contravene the law may face a fine of up to ＄2,000, up to three months' imprisonment, or both.


More than just a face on our notes
PHOTO: More than just a face on our notes
Yusof Ishak was a man of integrity and dignity, and played a pivotal part in shaping Singapore into who she is today.
Now that you know a little more about our first president, think about his contributions to Singapore whenever you take out that dollar note.
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By Kimberly Anne Lim, kimberlylim@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, 13 August 2020 at 06:00 am


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Saturday, August 22, 2015

SG50 commemorative notes folders will be reprinted to correct "Yusok Ishak" typo: MAS

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By Melisa Lin, mellinjm@sph.com.sg, The Straits Times, Saturday, 22 August 2015


The sets, launched on Thursday, spelled Mr Yusof Ishak's name on the cover fold and enclosed booklet as 'Yusok Ishak'
PHOTO: The sets, launched on Thursday, spelled Mr Yusof Ishak's name on the cover fold and enclosed booklet as "Yusok Ishak".
Photo: The Straits Times
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SINGAPORE - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will reprint new folders for the SG50 commemorative notes set to correct a typo which misspelled the name of Singapore's first President, Mr Yusof Ishak.

The sets, launched on Thursday, spelled Mr Yusof Ishak's name on the cover fold and enclosed booklet as "Yusok Ishak".

MAS had said that it would print stickers and paste them over the misspelt part of Mr Yusof Ishak's name.

Banks will continue to issue the current folders bearing the stickers until the news ones are ready at a yet-to-be-announced date.

Singaporeans who wish to exchange the folders for the new ones will be able to do so, an MAS spokesman said in a statement on Friday.

The MAS said the reprinting will also serve to replenish the current stock of folders, which are being taken up much faster than expected.

It noted that demand for the notes and folders have been "overwhelming".


SG50 commemorative notes S$50 - Front Design
PHOTO: SG50 commemorative notes S$50 - Back Design
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Said the spokesman: "MAS would like to reassure the public that there will be enough SG50 notes for all Singaporeans, and there is no need to rush."

A total of 20 million $50 notes, and 15 million of each of the five $10 notes are being printed. Singaporeans will have priority until Sept 30 to get the notes.

"We have also received feedback from the banks that there are customers who queue repeatedly to get more than the stipulated two folders.

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PHOTO: SG50 commemorative notes S$10 - Back Design
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Mr Lee features on SG50 gold note

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By Melissa Lin, mellinjm@sph.com.sg, The Straits Times, Wednesday, 19 August 2015


Commemorative currency note $50
PHOTO: Commemorative currency note $50, showing the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister, with a raised fist, leading the crowd with a rallying cry of "Merdeka!", which means independence in Malay.
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A set of six commemorative $50 and $10 notes with designs depicting significant milestones and achievements in Singapore's history was launched yesterday.

The set, issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to mark Singapore's 50th birthday, comprises one $50 note and five $10 polymer notes, and will be available at banks from tomorrow.

This Golden Jubilee year is "a time to reflect on our shared history and sacrifices of our pioneers, to reflect on the values that brought us here and to pledge to preserve and uphold these values", said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the launch of the set of notes at the MAS building in Shenton Way.

The gold $50 note has a transparent panel showing the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister, with a raised fist, leading the crowd with a rallying cry of "Merdeka!", which means independence in Malay.


Commemorative currency note $50 backview
PHOTO: Commemorative currency note $50 backview
The note features the first National Day Parade on Aug 9, 1966, and the latest new town of Punggol.
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The event marked the achievement of self-government by Singapore in 1959, and was a major milestone to independence in 1965.

The back of the note features the first National Day Parade on Aug 9, 1966, and the latest new town of Punggol.

The note's gold colour reflects the country's Golden Jubilee, MAS said.

The five $10 notes have a common front design and varying back designs reflecting values and aspirations such as multiracialism, meritocracy, peace and stability, strong families and active citizenry.


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PHOTO: Commemorative currency note $10
Backview of two of the five S$10 polymer notes.
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Like the current series of notes, all the SG50 bills feature a portrait of Singapore's first President Yusof Ishak on the front. But the new notes have security features that are the first of their kind to be used on a currency note, said MAS.

For example, the $50 note has a security stripe featuring the numbers "1965" that switch to "2015" when held at a different angle.

The notes were designed by four local artists and designers - Mr Chua Mia Tee, Mr Eng Siak Loy, Mr Weng Ziyan and Mr Fabian Lim.

The public can get the commemorative notes at the branches of nine major retail banks from tomorrow by exchanging the mat face value.


The set, issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to mark Singapore's 50th birthday, comprises one $50 note and five $10 polymer notes.
PHOTO: The set, issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to mark Singapore's 50th birthday, comprises one $50 note and five $10 polymer notes.
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These banks include DBS Bank/POSB - which will be extending the opening hours of its branches till 8pm on weekdays for the next two weeks - and OCBC Bank, which has employed additional manpower to manage the crowds expected.

Customers of UOB can reserve the notes online and collect the mat a later date.

Each individual will be limited to a quota of five sets of notes. Singaporeans will be given priority to exchange the notes from tomorrow to the end of next month.

They will have to present their identification card at the bank as proof of citizenship. The notes will be available to non-Singaporeans from Oct 1.

Dr Andrew Khoo, deputy managing director of corporate development at MAS, said: "There will be enough SG50 notes available for exchange. There is no need to rush."

A total of 20 million pieces of $50 notes and 75 million pieces of $10 notes - 15 million pieces of each design-will be printed, he said.

The notes complete the set of currencies issued by MAS to mark SG50, which include a set of three commemorative coins that were launched in April.

By Melissa Lin, mellinjm@sph.com.sg, The Straits Times, Wednesday, 19 August 2015
 

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