J. Y. Pillay
Singaporean Businessman
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 | |
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Chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers | |
In office September 2005 – 2 January 2019 | |
President |
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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 | Klang, British Malaya | 30 March 1934
Spouse(s) |
Beatrice Rasammah (m. 1963) |
Alma mater | Imperial College London |
References
change- ↑ "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.