PM Wong is set to get a S$1.3 million pay increment.
\n\nImages via Lawrence Wong/Facebook & BBC News/Instagram
\n\nA number of online users have shared their opinions on the Singapore government's decision to increase political salaries following a report by British broadcaster BBC.
\n\nA video posted on BBC News' Instagram page on Sep. 8, was headlined "Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million", making a reference to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's increment.
\n\nThe video stated that PM Wong's annual salary, currently about S$2.2 million, makes him the highest paid leader in the world.
\n\nThe host added that following this, he will receive an increase of US$1.1 million (S$1.4 million), rounding off his pay to S$3.6 million.
\n\nThe new benchmark salaries will kick in immediately for the President, PM, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and MPs.
\n\nBut for other political appointment holders, the proposed adjustments will not be immediately implemented in one step.
\n\nThe video also compared PM Wong's salary to that of other world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, who reportedly earns about US$400,000 (S$505,504) per year.
\n\nBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham, meanwhile, makes about US$230,000 (S$290,665) annually.
\n\nPM Wong also announced that he would be donating…
Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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