Fiji was once trying to emulate the Singaporean economy.
But it appears to be a long shot given what we are currently facing with the economy such as the level of poverty, drugs, corruption and bribery.
The attitude and the laxity and slowness in apprehending the culprits is not helping.
To be like Singapore, you have to think and act like Singapore.
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Just recently, the minister they charged with corruption and bribery voluntarily resigned from his position.
Not only that, but he also announced he will return all the salaries and allowances paid to him as a minister.
And their Prime Minister in this case had this to say: “I am determined to uphold the integrity of the party and government and our reputation for honesty and incorruptibility.
Singaporeans expect no less.”
What a profound a statement.
In Fiji, we suspend people and keep paying them high salaries and prolonging finalising of their cases.
Nothing like Singapore.
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