Deputy Finance Minister, Awang Adek - more evidence of corrupt practices...

The whistleblower who produced evidence allegedly of corrupt practices involving Deputy Finance Minister Awang Adek Hussin has made more claims against the Bachok MP.
 
In an anonymous blog posting , the person identifying himself as Whistleblower 771, claimed that Awang's (right) explanation of the cash deposits into his personal account was only "half truths".

The blogger said this is because the cash deposits were made in his name in his capacity as chairperson of the Skim Jejak Jaya Bumiputera (SJJB) working committee.

 

While he does not furnish documentary evidence this time, Whistblower 771 said that a "trustworthy source" said the SJJB committee is also "the committee to initiate all major government contract awards".

"As the (chairperson) of the SJJB working committee, he has all the right to initiate and make 'recommendations' on any major government contract award," he said.

According to its official website, SJJB functions includes "identifying Bumiputera companies that possess the required capabilities, providing them with the "last mile" assistance to ensure that these companies qualify for (public) listing".

 

Among the bumiputera companies assisted by the SJJB for listing is Psetarian Berhad, which TA securities said had received many government contracts "in relation to the company's involvement in the SJJB programme".

In the new posting, the whistleblower also produced a copy of a payment voucher from Advance Maintenance Precision Management Sdn Bhd (AMPMSB) to Awang purportedly for RM80,000.(below).

The recipient column is left empty, but in an apparent post its note states that the payment was for "the account of the Bachok MP".

 

'Contravened MACC Act'

Earlier, the blogger had produced documentary evidence alleging that Awang had received "contributions" for the award of the Sultan Iskandar building and Johor Bahru Sentral.

The project was awarded to AMPMSB, whose managing director is Umno Pasir Gudang committee member Yahya Abdul Jalil. It is uncertain if AMPMSB is among the companies involved in the bumiputera scheme.

In response to the earlier allegations, Awang had said that he has no power as deputy finance minister to approve contracts, and that the contributions made to his personal account were for his constituency's welfare programmes.

Commenting on this, the whistleblower said that the senator's admission shows he had contravened the Malaysian Anti Corruption Act, as pointed out by NGO leader Robert Phang and MACC advisory panel chairperson Zaitun Zawiyah Puteh.

Also implicated in the allegations against Awang Adek were aides to Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

Muhyiddin had said he is probing the matter internally, but the whistleblower pointed out that no news has emerged on that investigation since then.
 
Azalina's car sale over priced

Meanwhile, on a separate allegation, Whistleblower 771 also questioned the response of former youth and sports minister Azalina Othman (left), also involving the AMPMSB.

The blogger said that explanation, made on behalf of the Pengerang MP, does not gel as the sale price of the classic Mercedes Benz car is higher than the market value of RM188,000.

"The car was first advertised...(on) the Internet (on www.carlist.my) on March 4, 2011, and is believed sold as the owner updated (the posting) on Apr 4, 2011.

"(This) is four working days after Yahya Abdul Jalil or AMPMSB issued a cheque 'valued' at RM300,000 in (Azalina's) name. Talk about pure coincidence," the blogger said.

The blogger supported this with a copy of a payment voucher from AMPSB to Azalina for RM300,000 but the description was left blank.

In contrast, Whistleblower 771 produced another payment voucher by AMPSB to Naza Motor Trading Sdn Bhd clearly stipulated for the "Purchase of an Audi 2008".

Azalina, via her media officer, had previously refuted claims of "contributions" and said it was payment for the sale of the classic car.

The payment voucher, the “Payable To” section clearly states “Azalina Bte Othman”. But have a closer look again in the “Description” section. It is being left blank. Have another look at the “Accounts Title” section; it states “Suspense Account”. Now have another look at the “Accounts Code” section ……. as in empty, blank, nada. Seem pretty weird and confusing to me.

Yet another document or “Payment Voucher”. This “Payment Voucher” PV No. 7754/11 dated 24/01/2011 for Cheque No 876181 will show the “Payable To” is named to “Naza Motor Trading Sdn Bhd”, with “Description” detailed as “Purchase of Audi 2008” and “Accounts Title” categorize as “Amount due from/to – ICA” (ICA is yet another Company, belonging to Dato’ Yahya Abd Jalil) . With the exception to the “Accounts Title”, both “Payable To” and “Description” section is pretty straight forward and easily identifiable on who was the receiver and what was the payment for.

Lagi dakwaan terhadap Awang Adek didedahkan

Pembocor maklumat yang mendedahkan bukti kononnya ada amalan rasuah yang membabitkan Timbalan Menteri Kewangan Datuk Awang Adek Hussin membuat lebih banyak dakwaan  terhadap ahli parlimen Bachok itu.

Dalam blog yang tidak dikenal-pasti itu, beliau yang mengenalkan dirinya sebagai Whistleblower 771, mendakwa bahawa penjelasan Awang Adek yang deposit tunai dalam akaun peribadinya itu  hanya sebagai "separuh benar".

Penulis blog itu berkata ini kerana deposit tunai berkenaan dibuat di atas nama beliau dalam kapasitinya sebagai pengerusi jawatankuasa kerja Skim Jejak Jaya Bumiputera (SJJB).

Walaupun Whistleblower 771 tidak membekalkan bukti kali ini, namun katanya, sumber yang boleh dipercayai berkata jawatankuasa SJJB itu adalah juga "jawatankuasa yang menimbangkan  semua pemberian kontrak utama kerajaan".

"Sebagai (pengerusi) jawatankuasa kerja SJJB, beliau mempunyai hak untuk memula dan membuat 'cadangan' ke atas mana-mana kontrak utama yang akan dianugerahkan oleh kerajaan," katanya.

Menurut laman web itu lagi, fungsi SJJB termasuk "mengenal pasti syarikat Bumiputera yang memiliki keupayaan dan membantu supaya syarikat-syarikat berkenaan layak untuk penyenaraian (awam)."

Antara syarikat bumiputera yang dibantu oleh SJJB untuk disenaraikan adalah Psetarian Berhad yang menurut TA securities banyak menerima kontrak kerajaan berhubung penglibatan syarikat itu dalam program SJJB.

Dalam posting baru, pembocor maklumat itu juga mengeluarkan satu salinan baucar bayaran daripada Advance Maintenance Precision Management Sdn Bhd (AMPMSB) kepada Awang yang dikatakan bernilai RM80,000.

source: malaysiakini/thewhistleblower711.blogspot.com

cheers.