Should Singapore adopt a minimum wage?



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It is not yet practical to implement a minimum wage in Singapore, said Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo during a panel discussion at the Institute of Policy Studies Marina Bay Sands 30th Anniversary Conference on Friday (26 October).

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Teo said the most practical solution for social inequality is to convince Singaporeans to not equate economic value with moral worth.

What are your thoughts? Do you feel that Singapore should adopt an across-the-board minimum wage? Have your say in our poll and leave a comment below.

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