PAP government does not believe in using higher pay to entice candidates into politics: PM Wong
“No one should enter politics for the money,” says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in the parliamentary debate about political salaries.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong clarified that raising ministerial salaries is primarily about sustaining the quality of Singapore's political leadership, not enticing individuals to enter politics. This adjustment was the first since 2011, based on recommendations from an independent review committee. Wong addressed concerns about the benchmark used to determine salaries, which is based on the top 1,000 earners, not targeting recruitment from this group.
He also debunked the myth that civil servants earn more by joining politics, noting that career progression in their roles could lead to higher incomes. Wong emphasized that the government's approach balances progressivity with reality, ensuring a sustainable path for quality leadership without resorting to overcorrection.
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