Lawrence Wong, whose current salary is $1.7 million, said the government cannot attract top talent into politics if salaries remain unchanged. | World News

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…