Changes to Singapore's political salary framework to be debated in parliament
The changes include a one-off pay increase of up to 9 per cent for political office holders and wider salary ranges for ministers.
Singapore's parliament will discuss the government's plan to modify the political salaries system on Thursday, September 10. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing announced the changes to the framework two days prior. Political office holders will get a one-time pay raise of up to 9% starting October 15, the first increase since 2011.
Ministers in the lowest MR4 grade would see their annual earnings rise from S$1.1 million to approximately S$1.2 million due to this adjustment. The policy changes also involve expanding salary ranges for ministers and consolidating certain grades for political appointment holders. The debate will be broadcast on CNA and can be followed for live updates.
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