In 1947, Vanda Miss Joaquim, described by John Laycock as'a child of Singapore' was chosen as the most fitting emblem for the nascent Progressive Party, and not surprisingly, as the crest for the Malayan Orchid Society in 1957.
Vanda Miss Joaquim was chosen as the most fitting emblem for the nascent Progressive Party, and not surprisingly, as the crest for the Malayan Orchid Society in 1957. This was in 1947. Vanda Miss Joaquim was described by John Laycock as'a child of Singapore'.