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MP allowances to rise from S$13,750 to S$18,500 monthly
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points The government has announced this change, and further details can be found through official sources. Monthly allowances for MPs will increase to S$18,500 from the current S$13,750.
Monthly allowances for MPs will increase to S$18,500 from the current S$13,750. The government has announced this change, and further details can be found through official sources.
The government will also be studying the possibility of changing how allowances are determined for certain community-related roles. This includes roles such as MPs and mayors, with a focus on potentially "delinking" their allowances from political salary benchmarks.
Further information on these changes and the study on delinking allowances can be found through official channels, providing more insight into the government's plans and decisions regarding these matters.
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Category: government Published: September 8, 2026 Source: CNA — Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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