SINGAPORE: An independent committee convened to review the salaries of political office holders has completed its work, but the Singapore government has decided to defer consideration of its recommendations due to the uncertainty caused by the Middle East conflict, said Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing.
Mr Chan was answering a question by Member of Parliament Alex Yam, who asked about the status of the salary review in view of recent global events.
In January 2026, Mr Chan said in parliament that an independent committee had been convened 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, said Mr Chan in a written reply on Wednesday (May 6).
“The government recognises that the Middle East conflict is still ongoing, causing major economic uncertainties and clouding the outlook for Singapore,” he said.
“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.”
He added that the government will release the committee’s report together with its response at an appropriate time.
“Members of Parliament will have the opportunity to review the report and government response together then, for a more
meaningful debate.”
