# \[LIVE\] Parliament debates increase of ministerial salaries

https://mins.news/en/video/49493

- CNA, 2026-09-08 09:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kp0AvVu6kM

> 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.

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