# PM Lawrence Wong on the government’s response to the political salaries review | Full speech

https://mins.news/en/video/49332

- CNA, 2026-09-08 07:38 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uYClRrSKQY

> Singapore’s government has accepted the independent committee’s recommendations on political salaries, but will not move to the proposed levels in a single step. The annual MR4 benchmark for ministers will rise from S$1.1 million to S$1.8 million, with an up-to-9% one-off adjustment from Oct 15, amounting to about S$1.2 million if fully applied. Later changes will depend on individual performance and responsibilities.

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