World Bank & IMF Comes To Singapore!

After how many months of preparation (infrastructure/facilities in addition to the minds of Singaporeans), the much talked about event has finally arrived.

Already, in my office and from the bits & pieces of grumbling I hear from my kakis [Singlish for close friends] elsewhere, the impact of this event on our lifes is slowly but surely felt.

I hear about traffic jams, increased passenger traffic on the public transport during rush hour, all conspiring to add discomfort to an already hectic Singaporean lifestyle. Not to mention the cries of those who have been forced to forgo the usage of their vehicles.

It remains to be seen how much more inconvenience will result from this event.

Having said all of those things above, then again, I think most Singaporeans will remain on the fringe of all the hype, and will not be bothered. Just avoid the place and go somewhere else.

Welcome to Singapore!