Passion alone cannot sustain a system over generations, he said.
\n\n"The cost to the country of mediocre leadership would be vastly greater than the cost of paying political leaders properly," said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
\n\nHis remark came on the heels of the government's acceptance of the recommendations of an independent review committee to raise ministerial salaries in line with benchmarks.
\n\nPrime Minister Lawrence Wong mentioned earlier in parliament that the proposed adjustments will not be implemented immediately in one step.
\n\nExisting political appointment holders (PAHs) will receive a one-off adjustment of up to 9 per cent from Oct. 15, 2026, subject to performance.
\n\nVoicing his support on Sep. 8, SM Lee said the debate over political salaries is "never an easy one" and added that he fully understands why Singaporeans feel strongly about it.
\n\nHe shared that the issue was "often top of mind" for him during his tenure as Prime Minister as it is "so crucial" to ensuring good political leadership and a good government in Singapore.
\n\nOn questions about why the public service cannot just rely more on idealism and passion, SM Lee said possessing such passion is crucial but passion alone cannot sustain a system…
Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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