Parliament approves salary increases for President, Speakers
Singapore's Parliament has unanimously approved significant salary increases for the President, Speaker, and Deputy Speakers. The adjustments follow recommendations from an independent committee tasked with reviewing the nation's political salary framework.
Why it matters
Adjustments to high-level political compensation often spark public debate regarding government transparency and fiscal responsibility.
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah proposed the changes in three parliamentary motions on Oct 6.
Listen Summarise Parliament unanimously approved salary increases for the President, Speaker of Parliament, and Deputy Speakers based on recommendations from an independent committee reviewing political salaries. The privy purse for the President rose from $1,568,900 to $2,568,200, covering salary and medical benefits, with salary pegged to the Prime Minister's and including bonuses and variable pay. Speaker Seah Kian Peng's salary increased from $550,000 to $900,000, while Deputy Speakers will earn $135,000 annually. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Parliament has unanimously approved increases to the salaries of the President, Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Speakers.
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah proposed the changes in three parliamentary motions on Oct 6, after the Government accepted recommendations by an independent committee that had been appointed to review Singapore’s political salary framework.
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