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Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
AGC chimes in on audit chief's appointment, says it follows Constitution
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) yesterday clarified that based on Article 105 of the Federal Constitution and the provisions of subparagraph 1(1) of the First Schedule to the Audit Act 1957 (Act 62), the Auditor General can be appointed from among members of the public service. In a statement yesterday, the AGC said that referring to Clause (2) of Article 105 of the Federal Constitution, when Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi was appointed as Auditor General with effect from June 13, 2023, she would no longer hold any other appointment in the Federal service. Therefore, she will no longer be a member of the Administrative and Diplomatic Officers service scheme. 'Although she is no longer a member of the Administrative and Diplomatic Officers service scheme, the Auditor General continues to be a member of the general public service based on Section 3 of Act 62. 'Since her appointment as Auditor General was in order, there is no need for her to be retired in the interest of the country,' the statement said. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil yesterday said Wan Suraya's appointment as Auditor General was valid and did not conflict with the Federal Constitution. — Bernama
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Auditor General's appointment adheres to law, says A-GC
KUALA LUMPUR: There's no requirement for Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi to retire, as her appointment as Auditor General (AG) was made in accordance with the law, says the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC). In a statement, the A-GC said that based on Article 105 of the Federal Constitution and subparagraph 1(1) of the First Schedule to the Audit Act 1957, the AG may be appointed from among members of the public service. "Referring to Clause (2) of Article 105 of the Federal Constitution, when Wan Suraya was appointed as Auditor-General effective June 13, 2023, she no longer held any other positions in the Federal service and therefore ceased to be a member of the Administrative and Diplomatic Service scheme," it said. "However, although she is no longer part of the Administrative and Diplomatic Service, she remains a member of the general public service under Section 3 of the Audit Act 1957. "Given that her appointment as AG complies with legal provisions, there is no need for her to be retired in the interest of the nation," it added. Earlier this week in the Dewan Rakyat, Bersatu Chief Whip Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee said the AG, appointed under the Federal Constitution, must be an independent individual with no ties to the executive branch and should not be part of the country's administrative structure. He claimed that Wan Suraya was still a member of the Administrative and Diplomatic Service scheme and urged the government to clarify whether the appointment fulfilled the requirement of separation from the executive. Meanwhile, opposition lawmaker Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan also questioned the legitimacy of Wan Suraya's appointment and whether it complied with the Constitution. Following that, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran said her appointment is legitimate and in line with the Federal Constitution and Audit Act 1957. During the ministry's winding-up session on the AG Report 2/2025, Kulasegaran said there was no issue regarding Wan Suraya's appointment and that legal provisions governing the appointment process were clear. Earlier today, unity government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the appointment of Wan Suraya is constitutional. He said this was confirmed by the Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, during today's Cabinet meeting.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Auditor General appointment valid, no retirement needed says AGC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has clarified that the appointment of Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi as Auditor General complies with constitutional and legal provisions, dismissing claims that she should retire. The AGC stated that under Article 105 of the Federal Constitution and subparagraph 1(1) of the First Schedule to the Audit Act 1957, the Auditor General can be appointed from the public service. 'Referring to Clause (2) of Article 105 of the Federal Constitution, when Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi was appointed as Auditor General with effect from June 13, 2023, she would no longer hold any other appointment in the Federal service,' the AGC said. This means she is no longer part of the Administrative and Diplomatic Officers service scheme but remains a member of the general public service under Section 3 of Act 62. 'Since her appointment as Auditor General was in order, there is no need for her to be retired in the interest of the country,' the statement added. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil also affirmed that Wan Suraya's appointment is valid and does not conflict with the Federal Constitution. - Bernama
Barnama
6 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Auditor General's Appointment In Order, No Need For Wan Suraya To Be Retired
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) today clarified that based on Article 105 of the Federal Constitution and the provisions of subparagraph 1(1) of the First Schedule to the Audit Act 1957 (Act 62), the Auditor General can be appointed from among members of the public service. In a statement today, the AGC said that referring to Clause (2) of Article 105 of the Federal Constitution, when Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi was appointed as Auditor General with effect from June 13, 2023, she would no longer hold any other appointment in the Federal service. Therefore, she will no longer be a member of the Administrative and Diplomatic Officers service scheme.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
BTH: Auditor General's Report, PAC action & pro-rakyat relief [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: The latest Auditor-General's Report 2/2025 has reignited debate over public sector accountability, with findings highlighting recurring issues of financial mismanagement, procurement irregularities, and enforcement lapses across several ministries and agencies. The latest episode Beyond the Headlines, discussed how the report has triggered swift responses from the government, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim instructing all ministers to thoroughly act on the audit findings. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, stated the administration takes the matter seriously, citing leakages, regulatory non-compliance, and weak planning as issues that "must be corrected and not repeated." Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) also weighed in, warning that the recurrence of such failures signals deep-rooted governance breakdowns. While TI-M welcomed recent amendments to the Audit Act 1957 — including real-time monitoring through the Auditor General's Dashboard — they cautioned that structural reform must go beyond dashboards and enforcement. Public Accounts Committee (PAC) deputy chairmanTeresa Kok joined us on set to address the PAC's role in prioritising cases for review, ensuring accountability, and proposing long-term reforms. More in the latest episode of Beyond the Headlines. Watch on NST Online's YouTube Channel
