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Yusof bin Ishak DUT SK DUBC PJG (/ ˈ j ʊ s ɒ f b ɪ n ˈ ɪ s h ɑː k / YUUSS-off bin ISS-hahk; 12 August 1910 – 23 November 1970) was a Singaporean journalist and senior civil servant who served as the first president of Singapore between 1965 and 1970.
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Aug 18, 2014 · We look back at the milestones in the life of Mr Yusof, who died in 1970 at age 60. 1. Yusof Ishak was born in Perak on Aug 12, 1910, the oldest of nine children of a civil servant, Ishak...
Learn about the life and achievements of Yusof Ishak, who was a weightlifting champion, boxer, newspaper founder and Singapore's first president. Discover how he promoted multiracialism, modernisation and meritocracy in the new nation.
Apr 11, 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of Yusof bin Ishak, Singapore's first president and a Malay journalist. Find out how he became the head of state, his role in Utusan Melayu, and his legacy.
Yusof bin Ishak (b. 12 August 1910, Padang Gajah, Trong, Perak– d. 23 November 1970, Singapore) became Singapore's first president upon Singapore's independence on 9 August 1965.
The institute is named after Yusof Ishak, the first president of Singapore and a prominent Southeast Asian leader. It conducts research, publishes books, organizes events, and provides perspectives on various topics related to Southeast Asia and its region.
