Deputy Finance Minister Awang Adek Hussin today denied the corruption allegation made against him by an anonymous blog that he had received bribes for approving a contract related to two federal government buildings in Johor Bahru.

"I'm prepared to explain at the right time as I'm very sure that I have done nothing wrong," he told Malaysiakini today.

He added that a public explanation will be made once he clarifies several issues related to the allegation.

NONE The startling allegation was made by a blog dubbed 'Thewhistleblower711' which has been active since Nov 24. The blog is named after Act 711, which is the Whistleblower Protection Act 2011.

Four individuals were named by the blog including Awang Adek ( right ) in relation to a contract given by Public Works Department (PWD) to the company of a Johor Umno division leader to provide service to Bangunan Sultan Iskandar or previously known as Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Building (CIQ) and the adjacent Johor Bahru Sentral.

The posting dated Nov 27 claimed that since the contract was approved in late November 2010, more than RM100,000 of "contributions" had been paid to Awang's personal account in stages.

It even published purported copies of the cheques and cash deposit receipts involved in the transactions.

 Two aides received 'contributions

In another posting on Dec 15, the blogger alleged that two aides of the nation's top leaders - that of the prime minister and deputy prime minister - also received "contributions" of RM160,000 and RM170,000 respectively from the company from as early as August 2008.

Copies of the purported cheques and cash deposit receipts bearing the names of the duo as well as their alleged bank accounts details were also published in the blog.

The blogger vowed to unveil another corruption scandal in his next posting this Friday regarding "a project which was canceled; restructured and now to be fully revived from the ashes".

Based on the details published, Malaysiakini verified that the two bank accounts, one belonging to Awang Adek, to be valid.

However, a check on the bank account allegedly belonging to one of the aides found that it has been "suspended" and the owner of the account cannot be verified.

TI-M calls for investigation

In another related development, Transparency International Malaysia Chapter (TI-M) has called for an investigation into the allegation.

NONE "Investigation should be carried out as their bosses are the top two people in the country. They could be suspended pending investigation," said TI-M president Paul Low ( left ) who also received an email from the anonymous blogger.

"TI believes the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should investigate the truth of it and take whatever measure that is necessary under the law. The evidence provided shows the money trail," he said.

Low also encouraged the blogger to submit all the evidence to MACC because it is still the proper channel although it does not have the trust of the public.

Awang Adek under probe, says MACC

MACC had also issued a letter to Free Malaysia Today confirming that Awang Adek is under probe over the allegation.

However the statement did not mention whether MACC was investigating the two aides, reported the portal.

The statement also said that MACC would not be disclosing any of the developments or outcome of investigations regarding the case, a requirement under Section 29(4) of the MACC Act.

Malaysiakini has sent inquiries to the two aides but have yet to receive any reply.