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Singapore to Increase Salaries of Ministers, Including Prime Minister

Singapore's government will increase the salaries of its ministers, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, whose pay will rise to S$3.6 million ($2.8 million). Wong stated that the increase is necessary to attract talent and will donate the additional income to charity. The decision has faced criticism amid concerns about job security and the rising cost of living in Singapore.

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Singapore's government will increase the salaries of its ministers, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, whose pay will rise to S$3.6 million ($2.8 million). Wong stated that the increase is necessary to attract talent and will donate the additional income to charity. The decision has faced criticism amid concerns about job security and the rising cost of living in Singapore.

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