What does Singapore look for in a minister?

Character and competence - these are qualities Singapore looks for in a minister, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in parliament on Tuesday (Sep 8).

“And this is where remuneration becomes relevant. It does not determine who is capable. But it does affect whether enough capable people are prepared to step forward and take on the responsibility,” Mr Wong added, in his ministerial statement on the government's response to the review of salaries for political appointment holders and MPs.

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