Kranji State Cemetery

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The Kranji State Cemetery (Chinese: --; Malay: Tanah Perkuburan Negara Kranji; Tamil -- ) is a national cemetery of Singapore. This cemetery is located at Kranji near Kranji War Cemetery. With an area of 2 acres (8,100 m²), the Kranji State Cemetery is reserved for the burial of persons who have made a significant contribution to Singapore, and is maintained by the National Environment Agency.

Notable burials

Yusof Ishak – Second Yang di-Pertuan Negara of Singapore (1959 - 1965) and the First President of the Republic of Singapore (1965 - 1970)
Benjamin Henry Sheares – Second President of the Republic of Singapore (1970 - 1981)

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