75-year-old has worked at SICC for 57 years and never thought of quitting

Mr Thangaperkasam Anthony Wilson said he has never once thought of quitting his job. ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN
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SINGAPORE - Mr Thangaperkasam Anthony Wilson has worked at the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) for 57 years and wants to continue to do so for more years.

The 75-year-old, the longest-serving employee at SICC, started as a part-time cleaner in 1965 before he was given a permanent position as office boy the following year.

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