Public expectations of politicians to have ample funds for distribution is a factor that contributes to corruption, Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) central committee member Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj said today.

Citing his own experiences as a two-term Sungai Siput MP, Jeyakumar told a press conference at the party's headquarters in Kuala Lumpur that the people expect politicians to "act like Santa Claus", to constantly have funds for distribution.

Among others, Jeyakumar said, he had been approached for donations for an old boys association fund raising dinner, to which he contributed RM300 - but they requested for more...