Full text: PM Wong's speech on ministerial salary review

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered a speech outlining the government's response to a committee's review of ministerial salaries. The independent committee was appointed in December last year to examine the political salary framework. The committee affirmed the framework's soundness while recommending refinements. The government accepts these recommendations but will not implement the proposed salary levels immediately.

Instead, the government will present its response in a full debate on Thursday, with coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister-in-charge of the Public Service Chan Chun Sing providing further details. The prime minister emphasized the importance of transparency and the need to ensure that Singapore maintains high-quality political leadership.