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Ethical Salaries for a Public Centered Government - SDP’s proposal on ministerial salaries

  • Wednesday, 30 November 2011
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  • Singapore Democrats, 30 Nov 2011
    Prepared by the SDP's Policy Unit headed by Dr James Gomez, the paper calls for a re-evaluation of the ministers' motivation in serving in public office. It questions the ministers' dedication to serving the nation when they look to rewarding themselves financially instead of performing in the sacrificial spirit of public service.
    The paper points out that "Those who aspire to govern the country must be imbibed with a strong sense of selflessness and love for the nation. To enrich oneself financially for one's service to one's country is incompatible with such a type of leadership." Full story

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