Former A-G stands by Tabung Haji audit decisions
Madinah Mohamad says she issued two 'emphasis of matter' to the fund in 2017 and that issuing a qualified audit opinion would significantly impact stakeholders’ confidence.
Former auditor-general Madinah Mohamad has defended her audit decisions for Tabung Haji (TH) following a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) report. The RCI criticised the national audit department for not taking a firmer stance during audits between 2014 and 2017. Madinah, who held the position from 2017 to 2019, issued an unqualified audit opinion with two emphasis of matter (EOM) to TH in July 2017.
She explained that EOMs indicate financial statements needing attention, based on audit evidence and International Standards on Auditing. Madinah maintained that her actions were in the national interest, emphasizing professional judgement in issuing EOMs. She also claimed she was unjustly denied the chance to testify during the RCI proceedings, despite being ready to do so and arriving at the Islamic Development Department's office on time.
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