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Singapore Announces Major Salary Increase for Prime Minister and Ministers

For the first time since 2012, Singapore is raising political leaders' salaries, sparking debate about pay, talent retention, and public service transparency.

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Singapore confirms review of political leaders' salaries

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Prime Minister announces major salary increases for ministers

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Details emerge of PM's salary rising to S$3.6 million

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Public debate grows over scale and necessity of pay hikes

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Singapore's PM confirmed as world's highest-paid leader after raise

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International coverage highlights Singapore's unique approach to political pay

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