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Major data centres to meet stricter security, resilience rules with the passing of new Bill

2026-10-07T07:14:08.000Z
Teo says a “risk-based and multi-layered approach” is needed to enable innovation while managing risks.
Singapore

Existing guidelines apply to agentic AI risks; government reviewing safeguards: MDDI

2026-10-07T06:47:44.000Z
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah proposed the changes in three parliamentary motions on Oct 6.  
Singapore

Parliament approves increases to salaries of President, Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Speakers

2026-10-06T08:09:37.000Z
Among retrenched PMETs who have found work again, about six in 10 earn more than before their retrenchment at both the 12 and 24-month marks.
Economy & Policy

Retrenched PMETs who return on lower pay see median 25% wage cut

2026-10-06T05:15:58.000Z
Nine MPs have raised questions to the Government on the claims.
Singapore

House to discuss claims that civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stops

2026-10-05T07:01:45.000Z
The real question, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong argues, is whether capable people will still put their names on a ballot 20 or 30 years from now.
Opinion & Features
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

How should we price political stewardship?

2026-09-15T03:00:00.000Z
Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing says: “The more political appointment holders are paid, the greater the scrutiny they will be under.”
Economy & Policy
POLITICAL SALARIES REVIEW

Political salary framework is flexible, goes beyond numbers: Chan Chun Sing

2026-09-10T10:47:52.000Z
Singapore’s political salaries are benchmarked against the median income of the top 1,000 Singapore citizen earners, with a 40% discount to reflect the ethos of public service.
Singapore

Ministerial duties should not be compared with priorities, responsibilities in private sector: MPs

2026-09-10T10:13:16.000Z
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the consequences of not attracting good people to politics may not become apparent immediately, but in 15 to 25 years.
Singapore

Ministerial pay rise not a lure into politics, but inaction would leave Singapore to ‘suffer the consequences’: PM Wong

2026-09-10T09:34:20.000Z
Monthly allowances for MPs will increase to S$18,500 from S$13,750, among other changes.
Singapore

Watch live: Parliament debates changes to political salaries framework

2026-09-10T04:32:10.000Z
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