The world’s best-paid politician is getting a $1 million pay rise
Singapore's government ministers are already among the world's highest-paid politicians. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong earns more than four times what the US President receives as an annual government salary. Wong is now receiving an additional $1 million pay raise.
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3 developments- Sep 8Only lean-left coverage:Singapore raises prime minister’s pay by $1mn
- Sep 8Singapore ministers, among world’s highest paid government officials, get first raise in 15 years
- Sep 9The world’s best-paid politician is getting a $1 million pay rise
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