9 August 1965 - 4 December 1971
(Yang di-Pertuan Negara: 3 December 1959 - 9 August 1965)
2 January 1971 - October 1981
23 October 1981 - July 1985
3 August 1985 - August 1993
NON-ELECTED PRESIDENTS OF SINGAPORE
The President of Singapore is the de facto Head of State of the country. The first four Presidents were not elected into their positions and instead were appointed by the Singapore government.
| First President of Singapore | |
|
Encik YUSOF bin Ishak
9 August 1965 - 4 December 1971 |
| Second President of Singapore | |
|
Dr Benjamin Henry SHEARES
2 January 1971 - October 1981 |
| Third President of Singapore | |
|
Mr Chengara Veetil DEVAN NAIR
23 October 1981 - July 1985 |
| Fourth President of Singapore | |
|
Dr WEE Kim Wee
3 August 1985 - August 1993 |