# Workers’ Party backs MP allowance increase but questions ministerial pay formula

https://mins.news/en/video/53267

- CNA, 2026-09-10 14:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wyd-7DRnyM

> Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said higher ministerial salaries are not intended to entice people into politics, arguing that the desire to serve must come first. More than 10 MPs spoke during a four-hour parliamentary debate after the government announced a one-off increase of up to 9% under recommendations to update political salaries. The Workers’ Party supported parts of the review but questioned the formula for ministerial pay.

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