MP allowances to rise from S$13,750 to S$18,500 monthly

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on September 8 that Members of Parliament (MPs) will see an increase in their monthly allowances from S$13,750 to S$18,500, effective October 15. Wong stated that this increase is not a token allowance, but rather a substantial one given the significant responsibilities MPs hold in parliament and their constituencies.

The government is also considering delinking allowances for community-related roles, such as MPs and mayors, from political salary benchmarks. Additionally, allowances for Non-Constituency MPs (NCMPs) will rise from 15% to 30% of an MP's annual allowance, while the existing 15% peg for Nominated MPs will remain unchanged.

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