I mean Singapore is also a dictatorship which muddies a useful comparison, but I didn't realise it was so strong on corruption.

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eru 5 hours ago | parent | next [-]

International observers have never found flaw with Singapore's elections, have they?

> but I didn't realise it was so strong on corruption.

That's literally a core part of the brand, isn't it?

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vimy 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Politicians are very well compensated there. And part of their pay is linked to how well they perform. Prime minister gets 3 million per year for example.

	▲	ninalanyon 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		3 million of what?

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InsidiousWombat 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I'd imagine not having to deal with PR to your voters would make going by merit easier, not harder

	▲	eru 5 hours ago \| parent [-]
		What makes you think Singaporean politicians don't have to deal with voters?