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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.
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.
Jan 19, 2016 · 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.
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.
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 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.
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.