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Singapore’s Prime Minister Gets a Big Raise

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  • BBC News · September 8, 2026 09:20
    Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
  • The Guardian · September 9, 2026 00:00
    The affluent city-state has justified high-end salaries for its political leaders, arguing they attract talent and ensure good governance Singapore’s prime minister has been given a $1m pay rise as the affluent city-state announced a dramatic one-off salary boost for government ministers. The pay…
  • The New York Times · September 9, 2026 10:42
    Singapore’s prime minister, Lawrence Wong, got the bump as part of a longstanding policy to pay high salaries to public servants in order to attract top talent and prevent corruption.