I do not begrudge our ministers from being paid for what they deserve. Since they pride themselves as a First World government, all more they should follow the example set by their counterparts in Ireland, England and Australia: take a pay cut in a show of solidarity with ordinary Singaporeans who are struggling in an increasing difficult economic climate.
Ireland:
“A cut of 10pc in Cabinet ministers’ salaries is expected to be part of a series of pay freezes and cutbacks in public sector wages announced in tomorrow’s Budget.
The Irish Independent has learned that a decision on ministers’ salaries was taken at last Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting.
It is understood it followed a discussion among ministers about their responsibility to set an example to other high earners in the public sector.”
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Ireland:
“A cut of 10pc in Cabinet ministers’ salaries is expected to be part of a series of pay freezes and cutbacks in public sector wages announced in tomorrow’s Budget.
The Irish Independent has learned that a decision on ministers’ salaries was taken at last Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting.
It is understood it followed a discussion among ministers about their responsibility to set an example to other high earners in the public sector.”
Read rest of article here:
http://wayangparty.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/spinning-their-way-to-another-hike-in-ministers-pay/
