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, 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.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

MONEY FM 89.3

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

The Big Story: Singapore’s political salaries are going up... but will that attract better leaders?

What does it mean to make a name for yourself when your surname already carries so much weight? For Iman Fandi, growing up as part of one of Singapore’s most recognisable families has come with its own set of expectations. But as she has ventured into modelling, music and the world of independent artistry, she has also been figuring out what success looks like when the path is entirely her own.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Iman Fandi to learn more about what it takes to be a young successful woman in Singapore today.

What does it mean to make a name for yourself when your surname already carries so much weight? For Iman Fandi, growing up as part of one of Singapore&rsquo;s most recognisable families has come with its own set of expectations. But as she has ventured into modelling, music and the world of independent artistry, she has also been figuring out what success looks like when the path is entirely her own.
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Iman Fandi to learn more about what it takes to be a young successful woman in Singapore today.

The Agenda: What it takes to be a young successful woman in Singapore today

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet this week, after senior US and Chinese officials wrapped up talks covering trade, critical minerals and artificial intelligence.

China’s global trade surplus is on track to top US$1 trillion for a second consecutive year, even as US tariffs continue to target Chinese goods. At the latest talks, both sides also discussed extending their existing trade truce and creating a new channel for dialogue on AI risks.

So what can we expect from the Trump-Xi summit? Can the two sides keep their trade tensions under control? And could AI become an unexpected area of cooperation between the world's two biggest AI powers? What could this mean for Singapore and the wider global economy?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Chong Ja Ian, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the National University of Singapore, to find out more. 

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet this week, after senior US and Chinese officials wrapped up talks covering trade, critical minerals and artificial intelligence.
China&rsquo;s global trade surplus is on track to top US$1 trillion for a second consecutive year, even as US tariffs continue to target Chinese goods. At the latest talks, both sides also discussed extending their existing trade truce and creating a new channel for dialogue on AI risks.
So what can we expect from the Trump-Xi summit? Can the two sides keep their trade tensions under control? And could AI become an unexpected area of cooperation between the world's two biggest AI powers? What could this mean for Singapore and the wider global economy? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Chong Ja Ian, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the National University of Singapore, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Trump, Xi set for high-stakes DC meeting. Can US and China agree on trade and AI? 

Holidaying with friends sounds like fun until you realize you’re the one doing all the planning, booking everything, keeping track of expenses… and then chasing everyone for their share of the bill after the trip is already over.

A new YouTrip survey of 1,000 Singaporeans found that one in three have argued over travel expenses after a group trip, with late repayments, incorrect calculations and unfair splitting among the common sources of conflict. 

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss how long is too long to wait for a friend to PayNow you? Would you actually confront someone over a $20 debt? And at what point does a holiday expense become a friendship problem?

Holidaying with friends sounds like fun until you realize you&rsquo;re the one doing all the planning, booking everything, keeping track of expenses&hellip; and then chasing everyone for their share of the bill after the trip is already over.
A new YouTrip survey of 1,000 Singaporeans found that one in three have argued over travel expenses after a group trip, with late repayments, incorrect calculations and unfair splitting among the common sources of conflict.&nbsp;
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss how long is too long to wait for a friend to PayNow you? Would you actually confront someone over a $20 debt? And at what point does a holiday expense become a friendship problem?

The Big Story: Singapore’s political salaries are going up... but will that attract better leaders?

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