He is one of the pioneers who helped build the Singapore economy after its separation from Malaysia in 1965 .
Pillay , served 34 years till 1995 as a top - ranking civil servant and an entrepreneur .
civil servant is one of the pioneers who helped build the Singapore economy after its separation from Malaysia in 1965 .
Pillay , served 34 years till 1995 as a top - ranking civil servant and an entrepreneur .