Scrupulous, Thorough, Fearless

Scrupulous, Thorough, Fearless — The CPIB Story chronicles the journey of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) from its beginnings to the present. The narrative contained within the pages of this book contextualises the role of the Bureau in Singapore's nation-building journey. The creation of the Bureau and its history and heritage are closely intertwined with the birth and history of Singapore. It starts by providing an account of how corruption had become so prevalent in pre-war Singapore. The experiences of war, characterised by extreme shortages, hunger and privation, provided further impetus for many to resort to corrupt ways to get what they needed and coveted in the post-war period. This Bureau was established to clean up the corruption of the day, an endeavour which contributed to the birth of a strong nation whose people shared a common ethos of integrity. Singapore's reputation for being corruption-free has since been one of the pillars of the nation's economic success. Contents: Foreword Message Preface Acknowledgements. Introduction Legacy 1819–1945: Corruption & the Law in the Nineteenth Century Corrupt Practices & Punishment in Early Colonial Singapore From the Early Twentieth Century Syonan Days Laborious Birth 1945–1953: Liberation, Rehabilitation & Challenges Corruption & Legislation Anti-Corruption Branch Prelude & Postlude Opium Heist Special Investigation Team Establishment Long & Winding Road 1953–1959: On a Proper Footing Constable at the Helm, on the Eve of Change Stormy Seas & Rugged Road PAP's Philosophy & Measures Against Corruption Nation-Building Journey 1959–1989: Beginning with the Cleaning Up Tackling the Culture of Corruption Vanguard! Headwinds For Home & Country Vigilance & Readiness 1989–2010: Trends & Measures Towards the New Millennium Being Ready Standards, Capabilities & Engagements In Retrospect Metamorphosis & Roots 2010–2022: Challenges in a Changing Time & Climate Metamorphosis Planting for the Future Afterword: Reflections from Our Youths Readership: General public interested in the history and workings of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau.