A significant salary increase has been approved for top government officials. The prime minister's annual compensation will jump nearly 64%. This change aims to bridge the pay gap between public servants and private sector executives.

The prime minister's pay package will rise to S$3.6 million. Other officials will receive smaller increases, of up to 9%. The decision to raise salaries was made to attract skilled individuals to government roles.

Further information on this development is available from the source, including the context and reasoning behind the salary adjustments.