PSM today criticised PKR’s Subang MP Wong Chen over his recent call for higher MP wages, drawing contrast between him and Uruguay’s “poorest president” José Mujica, who died last week.

In a statement today, PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan said Mujica consistently declined the trappings of power by refusing to live in the presidential palace and even turning down staff assistance, bodyguards, and escorts.

He contrasted this with Wong calling for...