SINGAPORE – The iconic Merlion statue at One Fullerton will be unavailable for photo-taking on Sept 8 as it undergoes minor maintenance works. "We seek the public's understanding as the works and barricades may cause some inconvenience during this period," STB said, adding that the public is welcome to take photos with the nearby Merlion cub statue instead. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe iconic 8.6m-tall, half-lion, half-fish statue, which spouts water, previously underwent repair works in early 2025. It is accompanied by a smaller cub statue that is 2m tall. The nearby Merlion cub statue, standing at 2m-tall, remains open for photo-taking.