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Singapore boosts PM’s salary by $1m amid major pay rise for ministers
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by The Guardian
· September 9, 2026
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Key points The source provides more information about the changes to ministerial salaries, including the prime minister's $1m boost. A significant pay increase has been announced for ministers, with the prime minister's salary being boosted by $1m.
A significant pay increase has been announced for ministers, with the prime minister's salary being boosted by $1m. This major pay rise is part of a broader adjustment to ministerial salaries.
Further details about the pay increase are available from The Guardian. The announcement includes a substantial raise for the prime minister, with other ministers also receiving increases.
The source provides more information about the changes to ministerial salaries, including the prime minister's $1m boost.
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