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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

Political office-holders will get a one-off pay increase of up to 9 per cent, as the Government accepts the recommendations of a committee convened in December 2025 to review political salaries.

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

A lady grimaces while using a jacket to shield herself from the sun during a hot day at the Merlion Park on March 26, 2026.

Higher Temperatures Prompt Singapore To Prepare Cooling Centres

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

Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 and 34 deg C on most days.

Dry Regional Weather May Bring Haze Despite Occasional Rain

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

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng was appointed Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office at the recent Cabinet reshuffle.

Ng Chee Meng Moves to Faishal’s Seat in Front Bench as Parliament Adjusts Seating Plan

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs, Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (in White and Purple Polo shirt) at a Jamiyah Singapore Qurban meat distribution session held in Eunos to residents and beneficiaries on 5 July 2026.

Op-ed: Sad Phase for Singapore Politics

Ms Uma is also appointed as Assistant Whip in the government of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Tamil Lady Appointed as Junior Minister in British Cabinet

Police personnel baton-charge to disperse activists and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during the protest

India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protest Turns Violent as Police Stop Frustrated Youth Marching to Parliament

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (in White and Purple Polo shirt) was popular on the ground

Faishal’s Resignation Could Hasten Cabinet Reshuffle, Reaffirms PAP’s High Standards: Analysts

Minister Faishal resigns from political office.

Faishal Ibrahim Resigns Over Online Messages with a Female Member of the Public

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