Singapore PM says he deliberated on minister and lawmakers pay hike
Lawrence Wong said he deliberated “long and hard” over an increase in ministerial and lawmakers’ salaries, already among the highest in the world. He said the increase was necessary to attract talent into government ranks.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he thought long and hard before agreeing to raise ministerial and lawmakers' salaries, which are already among the highest in the world. He said the increase was needed to attract talent into government ranks.