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Sellapan Ramanathan, often known as S. R. Nathan, was a Singaporean civil servant, diplomat and politician who served as the sixth president of Singapore between 1999 and 2011. He was the longest-serving president in the country's history, holding office for two full terms. Prior to his presidency, Nathan held various key positions in the public service, including roles in the Ministry of Foreign…
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politics · President of Singapore from 1999 to 2011 · politician · diplomat · civil servant · also S. R. Nathan, S R Nathan, SR Nathan, Sellapan Ramanathan, Nathan
Born 3 July 1924 · Died 22 August 2016 · Q212188
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The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) School of Human Development and Social Services was renamed the S R Nathan School of Human Development (NSHD) in honor of Nathan to recognise his advocacy of social and
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Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Star) in 1964, the Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Perak) (Public Administration Medal, Silver) in 1967, the Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Meritorious Service Medal) in 1975, and the Darjah U
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Died 2016-08-22.
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At the age of 92 and was accorded a state funeral
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And was accorded a state funeral by the Government
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The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences of NUS gave him its Distinguished Arts and Social Sciences Alumni Award for lifetime achievement
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Awarded Darjah Utama Temasek (2013).
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Awarded Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (2012).
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The Government of India conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (Overseas Indian Award) to Nathan in recognition of his contribution in building closer links between Singapore and India
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By his successor, President Tony Tan, and as of 2016 about S$160 million had been raised by the movement
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Continued to contribute to public life through writing and advisory roles
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Earned Gold Olympic Order (2010).
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And the Association's Distinguished Service Award (Gold) in 2010
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Career landmark: President of Singapore (1999–2011).
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And re-elected in 2005, both times unopposed after other prospective candidates were deemed ineligible
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To take up the executive chairmanship of the Straits Times Press; he also held directorships in other companies
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Awarded Pingat Jasa Gemilang (1975).
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For his actions during the Laju incident, Nathan was conferred the Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Star) in 1964 and the Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Perak) (Public Administration Medal, Silver) in 1967
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During the Laju incident, he volunteered to accompany members of the Japanese Red Army and Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine out of Singapore to ensure the safe release of civilian hostages, a move that drew
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And was among the government officers who agreed to accompany terrorists who had bombed petroleum tanks to Kuwait to secure the release of civilian hostages and ensure the terrorists' safe passage
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Awarded Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (1967).
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Awarded Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (1964).
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Was seconded to the Labour Research Unit of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), first as assistant director and later as director of the Labour Research Unit until January 1966
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With a Diploma in Social Studies (Distinction)
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Born 1924-07-03.
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