Raffles did contribute to the raising of Singapore but I think William Farquhar also deserves some of the credit. He was the person who really developed Singapore while Raffles was away. Although he did not use Raffles plan, he was quite successful.
Singapore's first president, Yusof bin Ishak, was inaugurated on 9 August 1965, the day Singapore officially gained sovereignty.
Singapore's first President is Yusof bin Ishak whose term of office was from 9 August 1965 to 23 November 1970.
He is Singapore's first president.
Yusof bin Ishak, the first president of Singapore
Yusof bin Ishak, the first president of Singapore.
Wee Kim Wee was the fourth president in Singapore.
The President of Singapore serves for 6 years in a term.
Lee Kuan Yew
tony tan is the president
Yusof bin Ishak was the president from 1959 to 1965, when Singapore was still in the Federation of Malaysia. After the Republic of Singapore gained its independence in 1965, Yusof bin Ishak continued his position as the president of Singapore till his death in 1970. Hence, you can say that he is the 1st president of Singapore.
Yes. Singapore follows the Westminster parliamentary system. The head of the parliament is the Prime Minister, while the head of state is the President. The President in Singapore is based on popular votes. The President in Singapore has power over the use of government reserves and control to appointments over key public offices. The current President of Singapore is Mr. Tony Tan Keng Yam. He was recently elected as the President and is serving since 1 September, 2011.
President Nathan.