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Former Presidents

Learn more about the former Presidents of Singapore.

Last updated 26 November 2025
Colour portrait of Mdm Halimah Yacob in red outfit and pink headscarf.

Mdm Halimah Yacob

2017 – 2023, Eighth President of Singapore

Colour portrait of Dr Tony Tan in black suit with red tie and glasses.

Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam

2011 – 2017, Seventh President of Singapore

Colour portrait of Mr S R Nathan in dark suit with patterned tie.

Mr S. R. Nathan

1999 – 2011, Sixth President of Singapore

Colour portrait of Mr Ong Teng Cheong in dark suit with red tie.

Mr Ong Teng Cheong

1993 – 1999, Fifth President of Singapore

Colour portrait of Dr Wee Kim Wee in grey suit with red tie.

Dr Wee Kim Wee

1985 – 1993, Fourth President of Singapore

Colour portrait of Mr Devan Nair in striped tie and glasses.

Mr Devan Nair

1981 – 1985, Third President of Singapore

Black-and-white portrait of Dr Benjamin Sheares in suit and tie.

Dr Benjamin Sheares

1971 – 1981, Second President of Singapore

Black-and-white portrait of Encik Yusof Ishak in suit and tie.

Encik Yusof Ishak

1965 – 1970, First President of Singapore