On 15 September 2002, then-Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew ceremonially welcome the Merlion again on its new location, the current Merlion Park, which is four times bigger than the original site.
Pada 15 September 2002, Menteri Senior saat itu Lee Kuan Yew secara seremonial menyambut kembali Merlion di lokasi barunya, Taman Merlion saat ini, yang empat kali lebih besar dari lokasi awal.