wtf kinda armpit is this @ExTreMisTxxx @meng.huat @noobmaster

Looks like honest man, very direct and won’t backstab

A poll with 1,125 respondents saw 78% disagreeing with the high pay of political office holders while 12% strongly supported it. "Why begrudge those that earn big salaries if they deserve it?" asked one commenter. 👉 https://tsl.to/politicalpaypoll @mustsharenews   Here are the full details from the MustShareNews (MS News) Poll article published on 11 September 2026:   Key Findings & Breakdown The online poll was conducted via Answers.sg on the topic: "Do you agree with the high pay of political officeholders?"   Out of 1,125 respondents, the breakdown is as follows:    * 63% — Strongly Disagree    * 15% — Disagree      (Total Disagree: 78%)    * 4% — Neutral    * 6% — Agree    * 12% — Strongly Agree    (Total Support: 18%)   Context & Public Reactions    * Upcoming Adjustment: The poll was prompted by announcements regarding the salary and allowance revisions for Singapore's political officeholders (set to take effect from 15 October 2026).    * PM Lawrence Wong's Statement: The article highlights Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's stance that "No one should enter politics for the money," emphasizing that political leadership requires a sense of public duty rather than financial motives.    * Online Commentary: Public debate remains split between those who view high compensation as necessary to attract top talent from the private sector and discourage corruption, versus those who feel current salaries are already disproportionately high relative to general income levels.  

**PM Wong’s claim is factually accurate for top civil servants:** senior Permanent Secretaries often earn more than the revised MR4 ministerial benchmark (now ~S$1.8m reference), so entering politics can mean a pay cut or no gain, with potentially higher long-term earnings if they stayed and excelled.   **However, the framing is incomplete.** It applies mainly to the elite tier; most mid-to-senior officers still see a financial step-up. Absolute pay remains among the world’s highest, lifetime and post-office earnings often favour politics, and electoral risk is lower under PAP dominance. The “sacrifice” narrative underplays power, prestige and absolute levels relative to median incomes. Both the technical point and public scepticism about absolute compensation can coexist.