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Singapore ministers among world's highest paid, sparking regional pay debate

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Singapore's ministers are among the highest-paid globally, a policy defended as essential for attracting talent and preventing corruption. This approach contrasts with other Asian nations that may value political leadership differently. The prime minister's salary is linked to the median income of top earners, with a discount applied for public service. AI

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Singapore ministers among world's highest paid, sparking regional pay debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vincent Tan ·

    Singapore ministers earn millions. What do other Asian leaders make?

    Singapore’s ministers are among the world’s highest paid, a system its leaders have defended as necessary to attract capable people into public service and reduce the temptation of corruption. Its latest salary review has once again put the spotlight on that approach, while highl…

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