Never had an animal resident of the Singapore Zoo touched the lives of so many visitors - locals and foreigners alike - like it's famous and well-loved Orang Utan, Ah Meng.
Yet, it seemed time when the 48-year-old suddenly passed away on Friday, of old age.
She was born in Sumatra, Indonesia around 1960 and came to the Zoo in 1971 when she was about seven years old after being rescued from the Chinese family who had kept her as an illegal pet.
Ah Meng's big break came in 1982 when she became the star attraction of the Zoo's 'Breakfast with an Orang Utan' programme.
The friendly Orang Utan rose to fame quickly, and has been featured in numerous travel films and print articles.
In 1992, Ah Meng became the first and only non-human recipient of the Singapore Tourism Promotion Board's (STB) Special Ambassador award for her contributions.
In her lifetime, Ah Meng has also rubbed shoulders with foreign dignitaries and famous celebrities including Prince Philip and Michael Jackson.
The Zoo's curator, Mr Alagappasamy (aka Sam) has taken care of Ah Meng since she first came to the Zoo.
He is extremely saddened by her departure and though it may 'take a long time' for him to adjust not having her around, he is 'very happy to have had the opportunity to take care of Ah Meng and her family all these years'.
Group CEO of Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Ms Fanny Lai said: 'We mourn the passing of Ah Meng. She has touched the hearts of everyone who has met her and contributed immensely in helping promote awareness of how each and every one of us can play a role in anti-poaching, anti-deforestation and conservation matters'.
Ah Meng leaves behind two sons Hsing Hsing, Satria, and two daughters, Medan and Sayang and six grandchildren.
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