Commentary
The Star Online, 4 Jul 2009, Seah Chiang Nee
Banking has now lost its shine. Emphasis appears to be shifting towards accumulating land-based assets.
THE average Singaporean, it was once said half in jest, can easily become the world’s best civil servant or bank employee for reasons that are not very complimentary.
He is serious at work, generally efficient, unbending about rules, and, of course, corruption-free – “too afraid”, someone cynically added.
It also implies that he lacks initiative and avoids making decisions on his own for fear of making mistakes.
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