Singapore’s Lee Fights Voter Grievances by Accepting Pay Cut
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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong deepened efforts to counter voter grievances by agreeing to a pay cut this week, as higher taxi fares and subway failures fuel discontent over living costs and government efficiency.
Lee’s annual income will fall 36 percent to S$2.2 million ($1.7 million) while the president’s compensation will be reduced 51 percent to S$1.54 million, based on the government-appointed Committee to Review Ministerial Salaries’ recommendations released yesterday. New ministers will make about S$1.1 million, down from S$1.58 million.