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Is SR Nathan dead?
Deceased (1924–2016)
S. R. Nathan/Living or Deceased
Who is the fifth president of Singapore?
Ong Teng Cheong
| Ong Teng Cheong GCMG | |
|---|---|
| 王鼎昌 | |
| 5th President of Singapore | |
| In office 1 September 1993 – 31 August 1999 | |
| Prime Minister | Goh Chok Tong |
Who is SR Nathan wife?
Urmila Nandeym. 1958–2016
S. R. Nathan/Wife
How long was Lee Kuan Yew prime minister?
Lee Kuan Yew
| Lee Kuan Yew GCMG CH SPMJ DK | |
|---|---|
| Lee in 1975 | |
| 1st Prime Minister of Singapore | |
| In office 5 June 1959 – 27 November 1990 | |
| President | Yusof Ishak Benjamin Sheares Devan Nair Wee Kim Wee |
Who is the longest serving president in Singapore?
Having been elected in uncontested elections in the 1999 Singaporean presidential election and in the 2005 Singaporean presidential election, Nathan was Singapore’s longest-serving president. In 2009, Nathan surpassed Benjamin Sheares to become Singapore’s longest-serving President.
Early life. Born in Singapore on 4 November 1915, Wee Kim Wee was the son of Wee Choong Lay and Chua Hay Luan. His mother Chua Hay Luan was the younger sister of Chua Kim Teng, the father of Chua Jim Neo and maternal grandfather of Lee Kuan Yew. Wee lost his father when he was eight and his mother when he was nineteen.
Who is the 6th President of Singapore?
S. R. Nathan
| Sellapan Ramanathan DUT (First Class), PJG | |
|---|---|
| செல்லப்பன் ராமநாதன் | |
| 6th President of Singapore | |
| In office 1 September 1999 – 31 August 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | show See list |
Where is SR Nathan buried?
August 25, 2016
S. R. Nathan/Date of burial
Who transformed Singapore?
Lee Kuan Yew
| Lee Kuan Yew GCMG CH SPMJ DK | |
|---|---|
| Born | Harry Lee Kuan Yew16 September 1923 Singapore, Straits Settlements |
| Died | 23 March 2015 (aged 91) Singapore |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Political party | People’s Action Party |
When did Mr Nathan become president?
Mr Nathan served as President from Sept 1, 1999 to Aug 31, 2011. Prior to that, he took on various positions in public service such as Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador to the United States, Director of the Security and Intelligence Division and executive chairman of The Straits Times Press.
What happened to former Singapore prime minister Nathan Nathan?
The late Mr Nathan passed away peacefully at Singapore General Hospital on Monday at 9.48pm,” said a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Where did Nathan Nathan go to school at 16?
After the family tragedy, Nathan’s family resided with his uncle, and he studied at Anglo-Chinese Primary School, Anglo-Chinese Middle School, Rangoon Road Afternoon School and later Victoria School.3 At the age of 16, Nathan was alleged to have stolen his schoolmate’s books and was sacked by his principal.
What happened to Mr Nathan Nandi?
Mr Nathan had been in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit of the Singapore General Hospital since July 31, after suffering his second stroke in two years. Mr Nathan is survived by his wife Urmila Nandi. They have a daughter, a son, and three grandchildren. Stay updated with our Telegram service.