Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to get a S$1.4 million pay bump, but it’s all going to charity
PM Wong is getting a substantial salary increase, but he announced that he's donating it all to various charitable causes This article ( Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to get a S$1.4 million pay bump, but it’s all going to charity ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
In a recent address to Parliament, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a 9% increase in ministerial salaries, with the first such rise taking place in 15 years. Wong, who will receive a S$1.4 million pay bump, bringing his total annual salary to S$3.6 million, decided to donate the entirety of his increase to charity over the next five years, provided he remains in office.
The Prime Minister emphasized that these salary adjustments are crucial for attracting capable individuals to political service and ensuring Singapore's future success. However, Wong clarified that he does not anticipate his fellow political leaders following his example. The announcement of increased salaries for political officials in Singapore has garnered international attention, with many recognizing that Wong is already among the highest-paid political figures globally.
Despite initial concerns, both the public and other government officials, such as Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing, have supported Wong's decision to donate his salary increase.
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