The Singapore Prime Minister's 64% Pay Rise: A Wake Up Call for Transparency The recent announcement by Singapore's prime minister, Lawrence Wong, that his annual pay package will rise to SG$3.
6 million has sparked widespread criticism and debate about the country's "clean wage" model.
Critics argue that this system, which ties ministerial salaries to the private sector median income, is designed to attract capable candidates from the private sector but may not be fair for citizens who earn significantly less than their leaders.