Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Elected ASOSAI Secretary-General
The Malaysian Auditor General will lead the organization for the 2027-2030 term starting in 2027.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in People
The ASOSAI governing board elected Malaysia's Auditor General, Datuk Seri Wan Suraya, as its next secretary-general. This appointment marks the first time Malaysia has held the role since 1982.
Why it matters
The election reflects governing board confidence in the leadership capacity of the National Audit Department of Malaysia. The secretariat position is central to coordinating regional programmes and managing financial communications for the organization.
Malaysia takes over the secretariat from the National Audit Office of the People's Republic of China. Timor-Leste was also admitted as the 49th member of ASOSAI during the governing board meetings.
The players
Datuk Seri Wan Suraya
She currently serves as the Auditor General of Malaysia and has been elected to lead the ASOSAI secretariat for a three-year term.
ASOSAI
This is a regional organization that coordinates public sector auditing standards and cooperation across member nations.
National Audit Department of Malaysia
This agency serves as the primary state audit institution for the Malaysian government and will house the secretariat starting in 2027.
The details
As the incoming secretary-general, Wan Suraya will oversee the secretariat's mandate to facilitate member communication and support the governing board. The National Audit Department of Malaysia has already expanded its regional presence by chairing the Working Group on State-Owned Enterprises Audit since 2024.
Timeline
Malaysia last served as the ASOSAI secretariat in 1982.
Datuk Seri Wan Suraya was elected secretary-general on September 17, 2026.
Malaysia will host a regional workshop on public works audits in October 2026.
The 2027-2030 term for the new secretary-general begins in 2027.
Market Landscape
This transition marks a return to regional prominence for Malaysia, which last held the secretariat in 1982. The shift positions the National Audit Department of Malaysia as a central hub for auditing standards across the continent through 2030.
International auditors and public sector officials may see increased coordination regarding public works auditing practices following the regional workshop in October 2026. This administrative change centralizes financial oversight and communications for the 49-member body within the Malaysian audit office.
The takeaway
The return of the secretariat to Malaysia underscores a multi-year effort to increase the country's influence in public sector auditing standards. Future members and stakeholders should monitor the 2027 launch of new guidelines as a key indicator of the incoming administration's strategic direction.
What happens next
The 17th ASOSAI Assembly is scheduled for 2027, where the organization will formally launch its new Guidelines on State-Owned Enterprises Audit.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NST Online.
