Global Briefing: Lawrence Wong says higher salaries are needed to attract capable people into politics and maintain standards of government

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

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…

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…