During the debate on the Auditor-General’s Report in Parliament, PN–Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari warned that audit institutions must remain structurally and spiritually independent, otherwise they risk becoming mere image‑polishing tools for the government instead of guardians of public trust.
He revealed that the 2025 Auditor-General’s Report Series 2 contained only 196 pages — the thinnest in recent years.
“In 2022, the combined reports reached almost 900 pages; in 2024, 350 pages. Ironically, after the 2019 Audit Act amendment took effect in 2024, which was meant to expand audit scope, the report has shrunk instead.”
Ahmad Fadhli questioned whether the reduced pages were due to “methodology changes” as claimed, or because the audit department spent time on outreach programs instead of core duties.
He urged that the Auditor-General’s post should stand outside the administrative system to issue stronger criticisms against implicated ministries.
He also highlighted concerns over FELCRA Berhad’s procurement decisions:
“Who has the authority to override both the Economic Ministry and the Finance Ministry’s warnings? Was there political pressure to proceed despite high land risks and low returns?”
He warned that without a free channel for civil servants to flag procurement issues, the public would only learn of scandals after money is lost.
“Now FELCRA faces millions in recovery costs, with a break-even period of 16 to 22 years — a direct result of weak oversight.”
