Yusof bin Ishak
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| In office 9 August 1965 – 23 November 1970 |
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| Prime Minister | Lee Kuan Yew (1959–1990) |
| Preceded by | First holder of office |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Henry Sheares |
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| Born | 12 August 1910 Perak, Federated Malay States |
| Died | 23 November 1970 (aged 60) Singapore |
| Nationality |  Singaporean |
| Spouse | Noor Aishah |
| Alma mater | Raffles Institution |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Religion | Islam |
| Website | www.istana.gov.sg |
- This is a Malay name; the name "Ishak" is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by his or her given name, "Yusof". The Malay word bin (b.) or binte (bte.), if used, means "son of" or "daughter of" respectively.
Yusof bin Ishak (pronounced [ˈjʊsɒf bɪn ˈɪʃɑːk], yoo'-sof bɪn ɪ'-shaak) (12 August 1910 – 23 November 1970) was an eminent Singaporean politician. Born in the state of Perak in the Federated Malay States, he first served as Yang di-Pertuan Negara (head of state) between 1959 and 1965, remaining in office during the time that Singapore was part of the Federation of Malaysia between 1963 and 1965. Following Singapore's departure from Malaysia in 1965, he served as President of the Republic until his death in 1970. Yusof is buried in the Kranji State Cemetery.
He received his primary education at Victoria Bridge School (now known as Victoria School), and secondary education at Raffles Institution.
Yusof was well known both as a journalist and the founder of the Malay newspaper Utusan Melayu prior to becoming head of state of Singapore. He was married to Noor Aishah.
His portrait appears on the Singapore Portrait Series currency notes introduced in 1999. Yusof is of Minangkabau descent from his father's side while his mother is a native of Langkat regency in Indonesia.[1] His brother is Aziz Ishak who was a Malayan journalist and freedom fighter.
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References
- Yusof Ishak. ISTANA Singapore : Office of the President of the Republic of Singapore, Government of Singapore (2006-04-28). Retrieved on 2007-09-20.
| Preceded by Post created |
President of
Singapore 1965–1970 |
Succeeded by Benjamin Henry Sheares |
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Presidents of Singapore |
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Yusof bin Ishak | Benjamin Henry Sheares | Chengara Veetil Devan Nair | Wee Kim Wee | Ong Teng Cheong | Sellapan Ramanathan |
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| NAME | Yusof bin Ishak |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Yusof Ishak |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | First President of Singapore |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 12 August 1910 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Perak, Federated Malay States |
| DATE OF DEATH | 23 November 1970 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Singapore |
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