Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million
Singapore's prime minister is slated for a substantial compensation increase, cementing his position as the highest-paid world leader.
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's annual salary is set to rise by $1 million, reaching a total of $2.85 million following a ministerial pay hike. The adjustment represents a 64 percent increase for the prime minister's position, alongside broader ministerial pay rises of up to nine percent in a one-time boost.
Parliamentary sessions feature debates regarding these compensation changes alongside separate discussions on fire safety laws, according to ongoing reporting from outlets including Reuters, Bloomberg, and the BBC. Pending actions involve the formal implementation of the proposed parliamentary and ministerial salary adjustments, though coverage does not yet specify the exact date the increased compensation takes effect.
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Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million BBC · 45d ago broke it first
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Who is receiving the salary increase?
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is receiving a salary increase of $1 million.
What is the new total salary?
The prime minister's annual salary will rise to $2.85 million.
How much are other ministers receiving?
Singapore ministers' pay is set to rise by up to 9% in a one-time boost.
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