Latest news in Singapore? September 8th, 2026
08-09-2026
Government and Politics
- The Singapore government accepted an independent committee’s recommendations to raise ministerial and political salaries by up to 9%, marking the first adjustment to political pay benchmarks since 2011. ThePrint
- Members of Parliament (MPs) will see their monthly allowances increased from $13,750 to $18,500. The Straits Times
- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced he will donate the entire amount of his pay increase over the next five years to charity.
- Singapore Airlines (SIA) adjusted several flights between Singapore and Jakarta due to volcanic ash from Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. Eight relief flights were added to assist passengers affected by cancellations and rescheduling as Indonesian airspace operations gradually resumed. The Straits Times
- A new transport billthe Land Transport and Related Matters (No. 2) Billwas introduced in Parliament to clamp down on deregistered vehicles. Key measures include creating an Authorised Exporter Scheme, shortening the disposal grace period for owners from one month to 14 days, and enabling ground patrols to wheel-clamp illicit vehicles for seizure. Land Transport Authority (LTA)+ 1
- Over 2.4 million eligible Singaporean citizens are scheduled to begin receiving between $400 and $600 under the Enhanced Budget Cost-of-Living (COL) Special Payment starting September 9, directly credited via PayNow-NRIC. Ministry of Finance