New Auditor-General’s demanding mandate

First woman AG: Madinah receiving her letter of appointment from Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa. – Bernama

TODAY is only the third day of Tan Sri Dr Madinah Mohamad’s two-year term as Auditor-General (AG). And yet, there is already scepticism out there about her ability to do the job well.

In fact, the expressions of doubt – some coming from politicians – began soon after the Government’s announcement on Monday that she would replace Tan Sri Ambrin Buang at the helm of the National Audit Department.