Serious Puan Noor Aishah , wife of Singapore's President Yusof Ishak Dies at 91.

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SINGAPORE - Puan Noor Aishah, Singapore’s former first lady and the widow of the country’s first president Yusof Ishak, died on April 22.

She was 91.

Her death was announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a Facebook post on April 22, who said he was deeply saddened to learn of her passing.

“With grace and quiet strength, she stood by Encik Yusof Ishak and steadfastly supported him throughout our tumultuous years of nation building,” said Mr Wong in his tribute.

“Beyond the Istana, she dedicated herself to serving others through organisations like the Singapore Red Cross and the Singapore Muslim Women’s Association.

“Her kindness and service touched countless lives – may her legacy continue to inspire us all.”

Puan Noor Aishah died peacefully at the Singapore General Hospital on April 22 at 4.28am, said the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

 

[rocket]

State assisted funeral

 

[syed putra]

Wow! That's a long time being a widow.

 

[laksaboy]

State assisted funeral

That should be reserved for Ho Ching.

 

[rocket]

That should be reserved for Ho Ching.

She Don't deserve

 

[bobby]

1 PAP vote less on 3May

 

[k1976]

RIP

 

[CoffeeAhSoh]

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State assisted funeral

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Indeed ,


PMO said in a statement that PM Wong and his Cabinet colleagues are deeply saddened by the passing of Puan Noor Aishah, and that they extend their deepest condolences to her family.

The Government will help her family with funeral arrangements, PMO said. She will be laid to rest at Kranji State Cemetery alongside her husband on April 22.

“As a mark of respect, she will be accorded the honour of being borne on the ceremonial gun carriage for her final journey from Masjid Ba’alwie to Kranji State Cemetery,” said PMO.

 

[CoffeeAhSoh]

Wow! That's a long time being a widow.

Tiagong late President Yusof Ishak passed on at 60 on 23 Nov 1970.

Would be 115 this 12 Aug .

 

[WangChuk]

she enjoyed her 55 years before leaving ... RIP

 

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