J. Y. Pillay
Joseph Yuvaraj Pillay (born 30 March 1934), also known as J. Y. Pillay, is a Singaporean politician and businessman.[1] He was the Chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers (CPA) from 2005 to 2019. He was Acting President of Singapore between 1 September 2017 until 13 September 2017.[2]
J. Y. Pillay DUNU (First Class), DUT (with Distinction) | |
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| Chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers | |
| In office September 2005 – 2 January 2019 | |
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| Preceded by | Sim Kee Boon |
| Succeeded by | Eddie Teo |
| President of Singapore (Acting) | |
| In office 1 September 2017 – 13 September 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Lee Hsien Loong |
| Preceded by | Tony Tan Keng Yam |
| Succeeded by | Halimah Yacob |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 March 1934 Klang, British Malaya |
| Spouse(s) | Beatrice Rasammah (m. 1963) |
| Alma mater | Imperial College London |
References
- "J. Y. Pillay a pioneer in public, private sectors". The Straits Times. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- "Pillay takes on role of acting president". The Straits Times. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
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