His legacy lives through Singapore – his picture on dollar bills and institutions named after him. Recently, a mosque was named after him. While Singaporeans remember him as our first president, the Malays will always remember him as an important figure in their history.
Find out more about Yusof Ishak’s life, achievements and the significance of his contributions to nation building, in this talk by Dr Norshahril Saat, Fellow, ISEAS, and moderated by Dr Azhar Ibrahim, Deputy Head, Malay Studies, NUS.
This programme will be conducted in English. Admission is free and open to all. No registration is required.