"Prime minister Lawrence Wong acknowledged the sensitivity of the matter in a parliamentary speech, saying political salaries were a difficult and emotive topic.
“The sums involved are more than what most citizens earn, so I understand why Singaporeans scrutinise them closely and why many feel strongly about the matter," Mr Wong said on Tuesday, adding that he would donate his increment to charity for the next five years."
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