Auditing the 1MDB – My Story
A Nation's Scandal. A Public Servant’s Truth.
The definitive first-hand account of Malaysia’s most controversial financial scandal by former Auditor-General Tan Sri Ambrin Buang.
This is not just another book about 1MDB. It's a detailed, insider narrative from the man who led the official audit. "Auditing the 1MDB – My Story" chronicles the professional, political, and ethical challenges faced by the National Audit Department, the hidden power structures behind financial decisions, and the integrity it took to expose a billion-ringgit fraud.
Through declassified documents, court testimonies, and internal reflections, Tan Sri Ambrin reveals what it truly means to uphold public trust under pressure.
Watch the author discuss the challenges and revelations from the 1MDB audit
Learn about the exact procedures, financial trail, and red flags uncovered during the 1MDB audit.
Understand how weak institutional frameworks allowed abuse of power, and how governance reforms are essential to prevent recurrence.
A must-read for students, accountants, policymakers, and citizens who believe in truth, transparency, and accountability.
This book serves as both a case study and a moral compass for audit professionals worldwide.
"We didn't just audit numbers – we audited history. This book is my record of what really happened and why we must never let it happen again."
— Tan Sri Ambrin Buang
"This book illuminates the soul of public service... a chronicle of resilience and moral courage."
— Prof. Datuk Dr Leow Chee Seng, Advisor, Humanology Sdn Bhd
"Essential reading for future generations of auditors and public servants."
— Muhammad Ibrahim, Former Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
Hardcover | eBook | Institutional Bundle
June 2025
978-629-7775-08-1
Limited signed editions available!