The Public Service Commission (PSC) has spoken out on how it guards against elitism and the need for diversity in Singapore's public service. Observers said that the emphasis on diversity is also critical as Singapore tries to give equal opportunities to those less well-off. SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan said: "One, it recognises the changing realities and that the public service cannot lag behind those changing realities. Two… it recognises that as income gap widens, it becomes more important to ensure that the scholarship system, the public service does not become elitist. And I think thirdly, there is also the whole intent behind trying to ensure that the public service reflects the education landscape, that it's more receptive to different peaks of excellence, so it's not just about being exam smart."