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Wong's salary increase and adjustments announced
- Lawrence Wong announced a pay revision on Tuesday, increasing his benchmark salary from Sg$2.2 million to Sg$3.6 million, marking a rise of over 60%.
- Existing office holders will receive a one-off adjustment of up to 9% starting from October 15, depending on individual circumstances.
Context on salary adjustments and past events
- In 2011, the People's Action Party (PAP) experienced its lowest vote share in decades, partly due to public dissatisfaction with ministers' pay.
- Following the 2011 election, the government slashed ministers' salaries in 2012 to address public concerns.
- In 2007, Wong's predecessor, Lee Hsien Loong, pledged to donate his salary increase to charity, a commitment Wong has echoed.
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“Wong's benchmark salary rises from Sg$2.2 million to Sg$3.6 million, while cabinet ministers will receive between Sg$1.80 million and Sg$2.88 million. He plans to donate the entire increase to 'suitable good causes' during his term.”
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NDTV
“Singapore will increase pay for political leaders, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told parliament on Tuesday, adding more than 60 per cent to what are already the world's highest ministerial salaries.”
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BBC
“Singapore's government says it will raise the annual salaries of its ministers and other office holders, including its prime minister who is the highest paid political leader in the world.”
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