Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's Salary Receives a Substantial Increase
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's annual income has been increased by 60 percent to reach $2.8 million. Wong will donate the raise due to public backlash.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is already the world's highest-paid political leader, has seen an increase of $1.1 million in his annual income.
Details of the Salary Increase
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's annual income has been increased by the equivalent of $1.1 million. With this 60 percent increase, the politician's annual earnings have risen to $2.8 million.
Public Criticism
While the national average monthly income in the country is around 5,775 Singapore dollars, new ministerial salaries reach 1.2 million Singapore dollars annually. This situation has drawn criticism regarding politicians earning vastly more than the general public.
Donation Decision and Global Comparisons
Responding to criticisms regarding the salary increase, Lawrence Wong announced that he will donate the raise amount to charities for a period of five years. In international comparisons, Wong is followed by the leaders of Hong Kong and Switzerland.