Politics[LIVE] Parliament debates increase of ministerial salaries

Singapore Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Sep 8 that political office holders will receive salary increases of up to 9 per cent. The annual package for a minister at the lowest MR4 grade will rise to about S$1.2 million, with the changes taking effect on Oct 15 after the government accepted an independent review committee’s recommendations. Parliament is debating the increase.