KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Dr Madinah Mohamad’s appointment as the new auditor-general, effective Thursday, is a deserved recognition of her qualifications, experience and abilities.
Wanita Umno chief Tan Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, in expressing her gratitude and appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak over the appointment, said she believes Madinah will be able to execute her tasks with commitment and excellence.
“I would like to congratulate Madinah on this appointment.
“I am thankful that this historic appointment takes us a step closer (towards) Wanita Barisan Nasional (BN)’s (aim) to ensure the involvement of at least 30 per cent of women in decision-making positions,” she said in a statement today.
Madinah, who is former Education Ministry secretary-general, will take over from Tan Sri Ambrin Buang, who will retire tomorrow.
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa said Madinah has been appointed for a two-year period.
“She was secretary-general for the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry before being appointed as Education Ministry secretary-general, where she retired on Sept 3 last year,” he said.
Ali also reportedly said that the government thanked Ambrin for his service, especially his efforts to transform and restructure the government’s audit system and strengthen the government’s financial management.