While it is true that money can be used to prevent corruption. I
feel that this is only true to the extent that it satisfies the
first two tiers of Maslow's Hierachy of Needs. Ministers should be
paid a non-inflated salary scheme that allows for food, lodging and
a few extras of entertainment/holidays.
Emphasis should be placed on other perks that come with being a
minister. Namely recognition, power, and great responsibility which
correlate to level four of Maslow's Hierachy, Esteem. We must
educate the young(future PAP leaders) on the nobility of serving
others - morality and self-actualization. These four great perks
combined with a cultivated altruistic intention to serve rather
than reaping rewards should be sufficient to attract and retain
talent.
The assumption that money and as such high salaries are needed is a
false one. We do not need to make our ministers multi-millionaires
when proper education and cultivation of the right moral values
should suffice.
