# Chan Chun Sing on political office holders’ salary increase | Full speech

https://mins.news/en/video/49369

- CNA, 2026-09-08 08:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsLLy7OlTXU

> Singapore must update its political salary framework to preserve the ethos of public service while broadening the pool of citizens who can realistically consider entering politics, Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing said. He was responding to the 2026 Review Committee’s report on salaries for political appointees and Members of Parliament.

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