Watch live: Parliament debates changes to political salaries framework
The benchmark salary for starting-grade MR4 ministers will rise to S$1.8 million a year, among other changes
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[SINGAPORE] Parliament will debate changes to the framework for Singapore’s ministerial salaries on Thursday (Sep 10).
The benchmark salary for starting-grade MR4 ministers will rise to S$1.8 million a year, from S$1.1 million previously, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had announced on Tuesday.
Other political officeholders will receive a one-off adjustment of up to 9 per cent, with the exact size of each increment to depend on factors such as individual performance. Meanwhile, the monthly allowances for MPs will increase to S$18,500, from S$13,750 before.
Watch live here as Parliament debates these changes, with PM Wong also set to speak.
Follow the latest developments on The Business Times’ website, app and social media platforms.
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