PoliticsSingapore boosts prime minister’s salary by $1m in major ministerial pay rise

Singapore has announced a one-off salary increase of more than 60% for government ministers. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s benchmark annual pay will rise from S$2.2m to S$3.6m, while he says he will donate the entire increase to suitable good causes. The government defends high salaries as a way to attract talent and ensure good governance, though the issue remains politically sensitive.

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