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As it is a part-time post, Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng will receive 50 per cent of the MR4 reference annual salary, and his salary will be increased from S$550,000 to S$900,000, assuming an annual variable component of one month.

Pay Rise for President, Speaker Approved By Parliament

The salaries of Singapore’s President, Speaker of Parliament, and allowances for Deputy Speakers, will be increased after Parliament unanimously approved three motions on Tuesday (Oct 6).

Nine MPs have raised questions to the Government on the claims.

House to Discuss Claims that Civil Servants Disproportionately Bought Homes Near Unannounced MRT Stops

A motorist rides a motorbike near El Nino-affected dried-up paddy fields in Jonggol, West Java, Indonesia. Other countries in Southeast Asia, India and Pakistan could also be affected.

‘Super’ El Niño Could Cause 451,000 Excess Deaths By Feb 2027

As public transport is a shared space, every commuter has a part to play in ensuring “a gracious and pleasant commuting environment”, LTA said.

Playing Loud Music on Bus Is Going To Cost You

Hazy conditions over the Central Business District at 11.30am on Sept 14.

Air Quality in Singapore’s Central Region Back in Unhealthy Range as PSI Hits 102

With fixed benchmarks frozen for 15 years, Singapore’s fundamental question has never been whether to adjust these figures, but when and how to do so responsibly, says the author, Venga Subramaniam.

The Price of Leadership

Bite-sized snippets from across the lion city.

Singapore in 2 Minutes for the Week of Sept 11

Several cabinet members spoke during the debate on Sept 10, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Workers’ Party Chief Pritam Singh.

Parliamentary Debate on Changes to Political Salaries

Speaking in Parliament on Sept 8, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the Government has accepted the committee’s recommendation to update the MR4 benchmark from $1.1 million to $1.8 million.

Ministerial Pay to Rise By Up To 9 per cent in First Adjustment Since 2011

PM Lawrence Wong speaking in Parliament on Sept 8, 2026.

PM Wong to Donate Full Pay Increase For Next 5 Years to Charity

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing will make statements on the issue on Sept 8.

Parliament to Debate Political Salaries This Week; PM Wong and Chan Chun Sing to Speak on Sept 8

Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 deg C and 35 deg C on most days, and the mercury could slightly exceed 35 deg C on a few days.

Singapore May Have to Brace for Haze in Next 2 Weeks as Temperatures Rise

South Korea similarly stepped up inspections of Chinese cabbage imports as the food safety scandal in China, involving the vegetables being dipped in formaldehyde, stirs regional concern.

Checks On China Cabbage Stepped Up On Formaldehyde Use Concerns

Planned construction works involve the removal of existing car counters manned by ICA officers, which will be replaced with Automated Passenger Clearance System (APCS) lanes.

Work on Tuas Checkpoint Automated Clearance To Cause Some Closed Lanes

Hotlotz’s pre-sale estimate was S$30,000 to S$50,000

Founding PM LKY’s Montblanc Pen Fetches S$461,500 at auction

Singh was previously convicted in February 2025 on two counts of lying under oath to the Committee of Privileges in the Raeesah Khan case.

Law Society Strikes Pritam Singh Off Rolls

Farmer spreads fertiliser on a paddy field

Monsoon to Weaken in West, South India over next Two Weeks

The recommendations made by the Economic Strategy Review touched on stronger support for workers, and the authorities are looking at whether “we can go above 90 per cent”.

Unions, employers to be consulted on legislating retrenchment benefits: MOS Dinesh

The changes were proposed by Leader of the House Indranee Rajah in a parliamentary motion on Aug 4, based on recommendations in a report submitted to Parliament in July.

Parliament Staff to get up to nine per cent pay rise

In early 2026, Singapore experienced hazy conditions – with a persistent burning odour permeating homes – partly due to wildfires in Johor.

Impending dry weather to increase haze risk: Minister Grace Fu

Vocalist Sushma Soma performing a Karnatik ode to Singapore as performers from Soka Gakkai Singapore emerge with marine animal puppets during Chapter 3 of NDP Preview 1 at the National Stadium on July 25, 2026.

A Maturing Red Dot, United by Love for Home

State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) personnel rescue residents from a flooded area following heavy monsoon rains in Kalapani village, Nagaon district, Assam, India, 05 August 2026.

Monsoon Floods, Landslides Kill More than 100 in India since July

Pay rise is driven by staff turnover

Parliament Staff to get up to 9% Pay Rise

A driver using her handphone while driving along Selegie Road.

Parliament Debate: MPs Propose Changes to Demerit Point System to Reward Good Drivers

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