Yusof Ishak
Former President of Singapore
Yusof bin Ishak was a Singaporean journalist and senior civil servant who served as the first president of Singapore between 1965 and 1970.
Prior to his appointment as Singapore's head of state, Yusof was a well-known journalist who co-founded... Wikipedia
Born: August 12, 1910, Padang Gajah, Terong, Malaysia
Died: November 23, 1970 (age 60 years), Singapore
Spouse: Noor Aishah Mohammad Salim (m. 1949–1970)
Siblings: Abdul Aziz Ishak and Abdul Rahim Ishak
Education: Victoria School (1929) and Raffles Institution
Presidential term: August 9, 1965 – November 23, 1970
Organization founded: Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry