Yusof bin Ishak (12 August 1910 – 23 November 1970) served as the first President of Singapore from 1965 to 1970. His tenure marked a significant period in Singapore’s history as the nation transitioned from a British colony to an independent, sovereign state. Background and Early Life: Yusof bin Ishak was born on 12 August 1910 in Kampung Glam, Singapore. He was of Malay ethnicity and...
The Founding Father and The First President of Singapore
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