Status of the review of political office holders’ salaries in view of recent global events

Parliament Sitting: 6 May 2026

Mr Alex Yam Ziming: To ask the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance in view of recent global events, what is the status of the review of political office holder’s salaries.

Written Reply by Mr Chan Chun Sing, Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister-in-charge of the Public Service

In January 2026, I had informed this House that the Government had convened an independent Committee to conduct a review of the political salary framework that was laid out in 2012. The Committee has completed the review, and submitted its recommendations to the Government in April.

The Government recognises that the Middle East conflict is still ongoing, causing major economic uncertainties and clouding the outlook for Singapore. Against this backdrop, the Government has decided to defer consideration of the Committee’s recommendations, until the impact of the conflict on Singapore is clearer.

At the appropriate time, the Government will release the Committee’s report together with the Government’s response. Members of Parliament will have the opportunity to review the report and government response together then, for a more meaningful debate.