Ah Meng died

THE Singapore Zoo's most famous Orang Utan, Ah Meng has passed away on Friday (8/2/08)due to old age. She was approximately 50 years old.

In 1992, Ah Meng became the first and only non-human recipient of the Singapore Toursim Promotion Board's (STB) Special Ambassador award for her contributions.

Ah Meng leaves behind two sons Hsing Hsing, Satria, and two daughers, Medan and Sayang and six grandchildren.

Her memorial service will take place about 11am on 10/2/08.