Chan Chun Sing

‘Return to camp’ visits and reconnecting with buddies: How to really celebrate 60 years of NS

Singapore celebrates 60 years of National Service (NS60) in 2027.

Public service can better foster understanding between groups for collective action: Chan Chun Sing

Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing speaks at the Annual Public Service Leadership Ceremony on Sept 18.

Great powers should shoulder higher expectations from smaller countries: Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing delivering his speech at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Sept 16.

$1.8 million benchmark for MR4 ministers a reference point, not an entitlement: Chan Chun Sing

Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing speaking in Parliament on Sept 10 after MPs debated the ministerial statements on the Government’s response to the 2026 review of salaries for political appointment holders and MPs.

Tighter National Bonus targets raise bar in areas that matter to S’poreans: Analysts

The Government has agreed to explore the inclusion of a robust quality of life measure in the National Bonus framework, when such a measure becomes available.

Holding off political salary updates will weaken ability to build strong team of leaders

Ministerial salaries have not been adjusted since 2012, when the changes were backdated to the start of the new term in 2011.

National Bonus targets for political appointment holders tightened, including unemployment, income growth

In adjusting the National Bonus targets, Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing said the Government’s responsibility is to set targets that are ambitious, credible and sustainable.

Revised salary framework for political appointment holders and MPs: What are the key changes?

The House will debate the matter on Sept 10.

MPs’ monthly allowance to be raised to $18,500 from $13,750

The Government will be studying how to delink MPs’ allowances from being pegged to ministerial salaries to account for the differences between the two types of roles.

Parliament to debate political salaries this week; PM Wong and Chan Chun Sing to speak on Sept 8

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing will make statements on the issue on Sept 8.

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