Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
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"I believe this will give me and future prime ministers a better chance of persuading capable Singaporeans to step forward."
— Lawrence Wong , Politician
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Guy Parmelin is a Swiss politician and the President of Switzerland.
John Lee is the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, known for his role in implementing the National Security Law.
Lawrence Wong is the Prime Minister of Singapore.
Former Prime Minister of Singapore.
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Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
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