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Holding off political salary updates will weaken ability to build strong team of leaders: Chan Chun Sing

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

Good government requires good leadership: PM Wong on ministerial pay

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore’s record of good government is achieved through deliberate choices, including about political remuneration.

New laws give SCDF powers to target suppliers of non-compliant bomb shelter products

The Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill was passed on Sept 8.

DPM Gan, Shanmugam and Vivian not easy to replace in Cabinet: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong noted that (from left) Gan Kim Yong, K. Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan will be aged 70 and older by the next term of government.

National Bonus targets for political salaries 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.

Govt to consider wider screening process for jobs involving contact with children: Goh Pei Ming

This could include certificate-based systems, said Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming.

Changes to salaries of political appointment holders and MPs explained

The House will debate the matter on Sept 10.

Committee to review safeguards protecting minors in Islamic institutions after mosque sex abuse case

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad announced the committee in Parliament on Sept 8.

Attracting capable S’poreans to politics becoming harder; leadership renewal a top priority: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said recruiting from the public service is becoming harder.

Air India investment does not impede SIA’s operational capabilities: Jeffrey Siow

While SIA has a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India, the latter’s finances are not SIA’s and thus its losses do not automatically become the Singapore carrier’s liabilities.

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