Singapore Proposes Higher Ministerial Pay

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced his government accepted recommendations for a sharp increase in ministerial salaries. Junior ministers will earn up to S$1.8 million and Wong will donate his pay raise to charity.

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Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong attends a press conference with Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (not pictured) at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, during his official visit to the country, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Valeria Mongelli

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a 9% initial salary increase for ministers on Tuesday morning, pushing junior ministerial pay to S$1.2 million and his own compensation to S$3.6 million.

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