Who was the first president of the Republic of Singapore?

Who was the first president of the Republic of Singapore?

Yusof Ishak

When did SR Nathan became president?

Presidency. During the 1999 presidential election, as two other prospective candidates were found to be constitutionally ineligible, Nathan was elected unopposed as President and Commander-in-Chief on 18 August 1999.

Who was the previous president of Singapore?

It replaced the office of Yang di-Pertuan Negara, which had been created when Singapore attained self-government in 1959. The last Yang di-Pertuan Negara, Yusof Ishak, became the first president. After his death he was replaced by Benjamin Sheares, who served until his death in 1981.

When did Ong Teng Cheong died?

February 8, 2002
Ong Teng Cheong/Date of death

Who is the second president of Singapore?

Benjamin Sheares became Singapore’s second president on 2 January 1971. His mother was 91 years of age when she learnt that he had become President of the Republic of Singapore.

How many children did Ong Teng Cheong have?

2 sons
Death. On 8 February 2002, at the age of 66, Ong died in his sleep from lymphoma at the Singapore General Hospital at about 8:15 pm SST after he had been discharged from hospital a few days earlier. He was survived by his 2 sons, Tze Guan and Tze Boon.

What was Singapore before?

Singapore was known in the 13th to 14th century as Temasek, a name also recorded in Chinese sources as Dan Ma Xi, a country recorded as having two distinct settlements – Long Ya Men and Ban Zu. It changed its name to Singapura perhaps towards the end of 14th century.

Who came to Singapore first?

In 1819, British statesman Stamford Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island, leading to the establishment of the crown colony of Singapore in 1819.

When was Ong Teng Cheong sworn in as president?

Ong Teng Cheong (b. 22 January 1936, Singapore–d. 8 February 2002, Singapore) was the fifth president of Singapore and the first to be elected into office. He was sworn in as president on 1 September 1993.

Why was Ong Teng Cheong a role model?

In 2011, Presidential candidate Mr Tan Jee Say also said that he saw Singapore’s first elected president Ong Teng Cheong as a role model, as the late Mr Ong was one leader who had the courage to apply moral pressure on the government of the day. 6. Confidence Ong is a very confident man.

How old was Ong Teng Cheong when he died?

Ong has decided not to run for a second term as president in 1999 partially due to the death of his wife. On 8 February 2002, at the age of 66, Ong died in his sleep from lymphoma at the Singapore General Hospital .

When was Ong Teng Cheong professorship in Music launched?

The Ong Teng Cheong Professorship in Music was launched by National University of Singapore on 2 October 2002 in honour of Ong. The Ong Teng Cheong Student Activities and Leadership Training Centre was opened in his alma mater Hwa Chong Institution on 21 March 2007 in honour of Ong.