Singapore Raises PM Wong's Salary to $2.85M in 15 Years

Singapore's government has approved a nearly 64 percent raise in ministerial salaries, increasing Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's compensation from $1.7 million to $2.85 million. This is the first salary adjustment in fifteen years, aimed at attracting top talent and deterring corruption. The decision has drawn mixed reactions from the public, who cite ongoing economic pressures and rising living costs.