Review A-G appointment process, says Syahredzan
Bangi MP says the relevant laws should be amended to curb political considerations in the appointment after the Tabung Haji fiasco.
KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment process for the auditor general must be reviewed and strengthened to prevent political influence, said Syahredzan Johan, the Bangi MP and DAP national vice-chairman. He emphasized that merely appointing capable individuals is not enough; ensuring those with integrity holds crucial positions is equally important.
Syahredzan highlighted Malaysia's past, citing the National Audit Department's failure to issue a clean audit report for Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH), which the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) deemed non-compliance. This incident raised questions about the integrity of the auditor-general involved. Additionally, he pointed out that Tan Sri Madinah Mohamad, the former AG, was subpoenaed to appear before the RCI and given 75 questions to answer in writing.
Madinah affirmed her attendance at the proceedings on June 3, 2022, but insisted that her written responses could not substitute for oral testimony.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Syahredzan calls for tighter laws on auditor general appointment nst.com.my
- Review A-G appointment process, says Syahredzan freemalaysiatoday.com
