Singapore PM Lawrence Wong will receive a $1.1 million annual pay rise, lifting his salary to $2.8 million amid criticism over living costs.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says he had personally approached several senior permanent secretaries and private-sector CEOs to join politics before the last General Election – and…

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…