Singapore’s political office holders are getting a one-off pay increase of up to 9%, the first revision since 2011. But is higher pay really the key to attracting and retaining political talent?

The bigger debate goes beyond the salary figure: if money shouldn’t be the main reason people enter politics, how should political office holders be paid and what actually makes public service attractive to capable people from different backgrounds?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs, about what Singapore’s latest salary revision means for political talent, incentives and the future of public service.

Singapore&rsquo;s political office holders are getting a one-off pay increase of up to 9%, the first revision since 2011. But is higher pay really the key to attracting and retaining political talent?
The bigger debate goes beyond the salary figure: if money shouldn&rsquo;t be the main reason people enter politics, how should political office holders be paid and what actually makes public service attractive to capable people from different backgrounds?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs, about what Singapore&rsquo;s latest salary revision means for political talent, incentives and the future of public service.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.