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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.
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.
Jan 19, 2016 · Learn about the milestones in the life of Yusof Ishak, who was appointed Singapore's Yang di-Pertuan Negara in 1959 and became its first president in 1965. He was a Malay leader, a journalist, a sportsman and a champion of multiracialism.
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.
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.
