The affluent city-state has justified high-end salaries for its political leaders, arguing they attract talent and ensure good governance

The salaries of Singapore’s political office holders and parliamentarians have remained unchanged since 2011.

The new salaries will take effect from Oct 15 this year.

Singapore's government will significantly increase ministerial salaries, aiming to attract top talent. Junior ministers could earn up to S$1.8 million annually, while the prime…