Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz defended the RM2 million reported to be deposited into Rosmah Mansor's bank account as 'transparent and legal'.

The sum of money deposited has the computerised bank record for checking, and therefore it is transparent, legal and not an abuse of power, Nazri said.

Responding to Sin Chew Daily in Kuala Kangsar yesterday, Nazri said it should not be surprising if Rosmah, as the prime minister’s wife, has RM2 million in her bank account.

It would only be a surprise, the minister added, if her account only had RM5,000.

Rosmah also often contributed to less fortunate groups, donated under the name of the prime minister's wife to help those in need.

“This is the transparency that the people want. I hope the people don't be confused when there is transparency and instead think it is corruption,” Nazri added.