Singapore postpones political salary review amid Iran war uncertainty

7 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 6

Chan Chun Sing said in parliament on Wednesday that recommendations from an independent panel on political office holders' pay will wait until the economic impact is clearer.
He said the ongoing Middle East conflict is causing major economic uncertainty and clouding Singapore's outlook.
The delay signals caution over politically sensitive pay decisions as the government assesses how external shocks could affect the trade-dependent economy.

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