Forefathers of Singapore

Throughout Singapore’s modern history, there have been various individuals that rose to the occasion and contributed significantly to Singapore.

Lee Kuan Yew

Did you know that Mr Lee Kuan Yew once held the title of the longest-serving prime minister in the world? Read more to find out.

Lim Kim San

Best remembered as “Mr. HDB”, for his significant contributions towards Singapore’s housing issues in the 1960s.

Goh Keng Swee

Played a crucial role in establishing and strengthening Singapore’s national defense in the early days of independence.

Tan Kah Kee

A Chinese businessman, founded 10 educational institutions in Singapore, two of which are Tao Nan School & Ai Tong School.

Zubir Said

A self-taught Singaporean musician, composed the Singapore National Anthem play sung in morning assemblies & on National's Day.

Lim Bo Seng

A prominent businessman in the Chinese Community who actively participated in anti-Japanese activities during World

War II.

David Marshall

Singapore’s first chief minister who Legislative Assembly

election in 1955, dealt with unionist strikes at that

time.

Yusof Ishak

Served as Singapore’s first president from 1965 to 1970. Today, a secondary school, a mosque, an institute & a professorship are named after him.

Sinnathamby Rajaratnam

Singapore’s first minister for foreign affairs, he played a paramount role in establishing & maintaining good relations with other countries, including the formation of ASEAN in 1967.

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