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World's highest-paid political leader receives raise of almost one million euros
Politics

World's highest-paid political leader receives raise of almost one million euros

SIC Notícias8 September 2026 at 17:52

The world's highest-paid political leader will receive a salary increase of almost one million euros. The measure was announced by the Singaporean Government.

According to the Associated Press news agency, the salary will increase for all members of Singapore's Executive. The increase is part of a government strategy to attract more qualified people to the public sector.

Singapore's Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, is currently the highest-paid government leader in the world. The salary increase is part of a broader review of government members' salaries.

The Singaporean Executive argues that the salary increase is necessary to maintain the interest of qualified professionals in public service, in a context of competition for talent with the private sector.

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