Ministerial salaries may become more transparent as PM Wong considers disclosing more information. He has defended the role of mayors, suggesting their value is recognized.
Further details on this development are available from the source. PM Wong has also expressed caution about the assessment of ministers, warning against it becoming a public contest based on popularity.
The PM's comments highlight the need for a balanced approach to evaluating ministerial performance, avoiding the pitfalls of a popularity-driven assessment.
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“Had money been my primary consideration, I would have never entered politics,” said Minister of Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng. He was speaking at the parliamentary debate on the ministerial salary review, titled “2026 Review of Salaries for Political Appo...
WP chief Pritam Singh said the Workers' Party supports the increase in salaries to Members of Parliament (MPs) in view of inflation, and also agrees with the decision of the Prime Minister not to increase the salaries of ministers beyond up to 9 per cent. He was speaking at the p...
Mr Chan also responded to MP suggestions during the debate on political salaries, such as providing clearer targets to ascertain the effectiveness of political leadership....
