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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.
Aug 18, 2014 · Learn about the milestones in the life of Yusof Ishak, who was born in Perak, became a journalist, a politician and the first president of independent Singapore. Find out how he contributed to the country's multiracial society and what tributes are paid to him today.
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.
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.
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 scholarships on various topics related to Southeast Asia and its region.
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.
May 15, 2023 · Yusof Ishak's legacy as Singapore's first president lives on today in more ways than one. His portrait graces the Singapore Portrait Series currency notes, serving as a reminder of his...
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