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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.
Champion weightlifter and budding journalist. Singapore’s first president, Yusof Ishak, was already capturing headlines in his youth. His victory at the 1932 Aw Boon Par Cup for boxing, and his subsequent success as national lightweight champion in weightlifting, earned him mentions in the press.
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...
Apr 11, 2024 · Yusof bin Ishak (b. 12 August 1910, Padang Gajah, Trong, Perak1–d. 23 November 1970, Singapore), commonly referred to as Yusof Ishak, became Singapore’s first president on 9 August 1965 when gained independence as a sovereign state.
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.
Apr 27, 2024 · Explore the life and contributions of Yusof Ishak, Singapore's inaugural President. Discover his journey from journalism to politics, his role in shaping Singapore's identity, and his lasting impact on the nation's development.
Encik Yusof Ishak was the first President of the Republic of Singapore. In January 1991, the Constitution was amended to allow for a President elected by the citizens of Singapore. The elected President will hold office for a fixed term of six years.
Aug 13, 2015 · The life & love of Yusof Ishak. The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies was renamed Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute yesterday on the 105th anniversary of the birth of S'pore's first President. His...
The State of Southeast Asia 2024 Survey conducted by the ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute reveals that Southeast Asia’s top preoccupations are with unemployment, climate change, and intensifying economic tensions between major powers.
38th ASEAN Roundtable: ASEAN in a Fragmented Global Order. The ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute is a leading research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security, and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment.
