SGSingapore's government announced changes to the National Bonus component of ministers' salaries, tightening performance targets tied to economic indicators. Coordinating Minister Chan Chun Sing outlined adjustments to the unemployment rate, income growth, and GDP growth targets, aiming for more ambitious and sustainable goals. The unemployment rate target was narrowed from 4% to below 3.5%, while income growth targets for both the median and 20th percentile earners were increased. The GDP growth target was adjusted to reflect long-term growth expectations rather than short-term performance. Additionally, the government plans to incorporate a Quality of Life measure into the bonus framework if feasible. Salary benchmarks were also updated, raising the base MR4 ministerial grade salary from $1.1 million to $1.8 million after 15 years of stagnation.
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