Yusof Ishak

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1. When was Yusof Ishak born?August 12, 1910
2. Where was Yusof Ishak born?Taiping, Federated Malay States
3. What is Yusof Ishak known for?First President of Singapore and a key figure in promoting multi-racialism
4. What is the ideological stance?Strong advocate for a multi-racial society and inter-ethnic harmony
5. What is the death?November 23, 1970, due to heart failure
6. What was Yusof Ishak’s first job?He started as a journalist, writing for newspapers and helping to start a Malay newspaper called Utusan Melayu.

Yang di-Pertuan Negara: The official title of the head of state of Singapore during the period of self-governance and merger with Malaysia.
Utusan Melayu: A significant Malay-language daily newspaper co-founded by Yusof Ishak, instrumental in articulating Malay perspectives.
Public Service Commission: An independent body responsible for appointing, promoting, and disciplining public officers, ensuring meritocracy and fairness.
Multi-racialism: A societal principle that recognizes and values the presence and contributions of multiple racial and ethnic groups within a nation.