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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.
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.
Tun Dato Laila Utama Haji Yusof bin Ishak, SMN, DK (Brunei), DUT (Singapura), KStJ (United Kingdom) (12 Ogos 1910 – 23 September 1970) merupakan Yang di-Pertuan Negara Singapura ke-2 dan terakhir serta Presiden Singapura yang pertama.
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.
Jan 19, 2016 · 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...
Aug 15, 2022 · Before making his mark as Singapore head of state, Yusof bin Ishak was an accomplished scholar, weightlifting champion, successful boxer and, above all else, a dedicated journalist who put the betterment of others ahead of himself, writes ALAN TEH LEAM SENG
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.
Oct 1, 2015 · Yusof bin Ishak contributed significantly to containing the latter challenge by steadfastly promoting multi-racialism in Singapore. He made special efforts to interact with people of all races to help restore trust and confidence among the different ethnic groups during the 1964 race riots.
Yusof bin Ishak was a Singaporean journalist and senior civil servant who served as the first president of Singapore between 1965 and 1970.
Yusof bin Ishak. Yusof Ishak was the founder of well-known Malay newspaper, Utusan Melayu, and former chairman of the Singapore Public Service Commission. He was sworn in as Singapore’s first president on 9 August 1965 during his second term as Yang di-Pertuan Negara.15 Yusof was re-elected for a second four-year term on 4 December 1967.16.
