Singapore Politics

Singapore and Canada sign joint declaration to establish economic partnership framework

Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan and Canadian counterpart Anita Anand signed a joint declaration to establish a Singapore-Canada Economic Partnership Framework.

Forum: Glad that Parliament had debate on ministerial pay increases

Government’s approach is to raise political salaries ‘progressively and with restraint’: PM Wong

The Government’s approach to raise ministerial salaries by up to 9 per cent in October thus strikes the balance between keeping the salary framework relevant for the future without over-correcting for the present, said the prime minister.

Pool of capable Singaporeans will narrow if personal cost of public service is too high: Tan See Leng

Public service is a high calling, but even callings require deliberate choices, said Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng.

Ministerial pay: Calibration matters, but also regular reviews

A benchmark sends a signal to people who will enter politics many years from now, at which point they weigh taking public office against other alternatives, says the writer.

Ministerial pay update ensures financial sacrifice doesn’t deter political talent: Observers

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong making a statement in Parliament on Sept 8 about the ministerial pay review.

Lower collective sale thresholds address upkeep cost of old properties, facilitate renewal: Edwin Tong

Speaking in Parliament, Tong said as buildings age, the question of maintenance and upkeep becomes increasingly pressing.

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.

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 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.

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