Some say Singaporeans are greedy, some say they are bureaucratic and some that they are uber-honest. I think this is all crap stereotyping (as if the Germans would be orderly… or the Indians talkative…). But here is a warning from the Singapore university library of what happens if you do not settle your fines (no matter what amount!):
Perhaps Singaporeans and Germans can exchange place? but yes, uber-honest (borrowing your terms) is overrated.
D.