Analysts interviewed welcomed the establishment of the ?National Bonus', as it draws a direct link between the salaries of political leaders and the standard of living of Singapore's lower-middle income group. Assistant Professor Eugene Tan of the School of Law at SMU, commented that if the Government accepts the committee's recommendation to replace GDP Bonus with National Bonus, it will send the message that it is not just about numbers alone, but that the Government will ensure that economic growth is inclusive, and society is cohesive.?
Lianhe Zaobao