Singapore’s first president, Yusof Ishak, was appointed as head of state in December 1959, and become president upon the country’s independence in 1965.

SINGAPORE: Noor Aishah, Singapore’s former first lady and the widow of the country’s first president Yusof Ishak, died on April 22. She was 91.

As the wife of Singapore’s first president Yusof Ishak, Puan Noor Aishah took English lessons for more than a year until she was confidently giving speeches at state functions.

Significantly, she was only the second Muslim — and the first in 47 years — to become president of Singapore since the island state broke away from Malaysia in 1965 to become independent.

Singapore – Polling stations will open their doors across Singapore on Friday, for the country’s first contested presidential election in 12 years.. The vote will provide an opportunity to ...

Although Singapore has had non-Chinese presidents in the past, Mr Tharman is the first one voted in by the public. His supporters could claim his victory as a win for representation and a ...

Although Singapore has had non-Chinese presidents in the past, Mr Tharman is the first one voted in by the public. His supporters could claim his victory as a win for representation and a ...