Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's salary rises to $2.8m after public service pay review

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Singapore's government has approved a significant pay rise for ministers, pushing Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's annual salary to $2.8m – nearly four times that of the next best-paid world leader. The increase follows a 15-year freeze and comes as officials argue high pay is essential to attract top talent and prevent corruption. Critics question the justification amid public scrutiny and economic uncertainty, though Wong has pledged to donate the raise to charity for five years. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Singapore. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Singapore #LawrenceWong #SingaporePolitics #SingaporeGovernment #MinisterialPay #PoliticalSalaries #PublicService #SingaporeEconomy #AsiaNews

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