Encik Yusof bin Ishak (August 12, 1910 - November 23, 1971) was an eminent Singaporeanpolitician. Born in Perak, he first served as Yang di-Pertuan Negara (head of state) between 1959 and 1965, remaining in office during the time that Singapore was part of Malaysia, between 1963 to 1965. Following Singapore's departure from the Federation of Malaysia in 1965, he served as President of the Republic until his death in 1970. His face adorns the current paper currency of Singapore that is in circulation. 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... State motto: no State motto Capital Ipoh Royal Capital Kuala Kangsar Sultan Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Chief Minister Dato Seri Diraja Tajol Rosli bin Mohd Ghazali Area 21,006 km2 Population - Est. ... Lee Kuan Yew (also spelt Lee Kwan-Yew) (born September 16, 1923) (Chinese: æŽå…‰è€€; pinyin: ) was the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. ... August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1910 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 38 days remaining. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ... State motto: no State motto Capital Ipoh Royal Capital Kuala Kangsar Sultan Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Chief Minister Dato Seri Diraja Tajol Rosli bin Mohd Ghazali Area 21,006 km2 Population - Est. ... The Yang di-Pertuan Negara or Head of State of Singapore replaced the British colonial Governor under the constitution of 1959 which granted Singapore limited self-government. ... The President of the Philippines meets with the President of the United States. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... The Federation of Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... Flag of the President of Singapore Presidential Crest The President of Singapore is the head of state. ... In a broad definition a republic is a state whose political organization rests on the principle that the citizens or electorate constitute the ultimate root of legitimacy and sovereignty. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Singapore dollar, divided into 100 cents, is the monetary unit of Singapore (currency code SGD). ...
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[http://schools.moe.edu.sg/aiss/dept/it/fp/Nazreen_Nizam/yusof.htm in tribute to the
Flag of the President of Singapore Presidential Crest The President of Singapore is the head of state. ... Benjamin Henry Sheares (August 12, 1907-May 12, 1981) was the second President of Singapore. ...
A defect, compounded by the fact the portrait in the OVD is Singapore's highly respected First President, EncikYusofbinIshak.
PresidentEncikYusofbinIshak is flanked by two aides-de-camp whilst six High Court judges, the speaker, two members and two ceremonial guards are in the background.
YusofbinIshak's portrait is the prominent feature on the front of this red note.
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