In Singapore, a planned review of political office holders’ salaries, initially scheduled for 2023, has been deferred. This decision, announced by Minister-in-charge of the Public Service Chan Chun Sing, comes amidst various pressing global and local issues.
Focus on Current Challenges
The Singaporean government has chosen to prioritize addressing immediate challenges, including the uncertain global geopolitical situation, conflicts in regions like the Middle East and Ukraine, and economic uncertainties impacting local and global economies. These factors have led to the deferment of the salary review.
Future Plans
Despite the deferment, the government intends to conduct this review in due course to ensure that political salaries remain relevant and up-to-date. The last review of political salaries was conducted in 2018, with recommendations announced subsequently.
The deferment of the ministerial salary review reflects Singapore’s focus on navigating through current global and local challenges. The government remains committed to reviewing and updating the political salaries framework when appropriate, aligning with the evolving economic and geopolitical landscapes.
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