MPs suggest tweaking benchmarks, adjusting variable component of ministers’ salaries
MPs also said ministerial salaries might be difficult for everyday Singaporeans to accept.
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by Straits Times — Singapore · · 1 min read
MPs also said ministerial salaries might be difficult for everyday Singaporeans to accept.

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