The Perdana Leadership Foundation is pleased to invite you to the Dialogue on “Public Governance: Lessons in Leadership, Integrity, and Public Accountability” & Official Book Launch: “A Conversation with Tan Sri Ambrin Buang: Reflections on Public Service, Leadership, and Governance”
The programme marks the official launch of the latest publication in the Perdana Leadership Foundation Oral History Series, A Conversation with Tan Sri Ambrin Buang: Reflections on Public Service, Leadership, and Governance.
Beyond commemorating the publication, the event aims to foster meaningful discussion on public governance, institutional integrity, accountability, and leadership. Through a dialogue featuring Tan Sri Ambrin Buang and Dr Raymon Ram, and Mr Ismail Adnan as the moderator, participants will gain valuable insights from their perspectives and experiences.
The dialogue will provide an opportunity for policymakers, academics, students, and members of the public to reflect on the principles of ethical leadership and good governance in strengthening public institutions.
Event Details:
Date: 30th July 2026
Time: 2:00pm-4:30pm
Venue: Perdana Leadership Foundation, Putrajaya.
Itinerary Programme
Programme
2.00pm: Arrival & Registration of Guests
2.15 pm: Arrival of PLF Trustees & VIPs
2.20 pm: Arrival of YBhg Tan Sri Ambrin Buang
2.30 pm: Opening Remarks by Emcee
2.40 pm: Welcome Address
2.50 pm: Dialogue on “Public Governance: Lessons in Leadership, Integrity, and Public Accountability” **
3.35 pm: Q & A Session
4.15 pm: Official Launch of “A Conversation with Tan Sri Ambrin Buang Reflections on Public Service, Leadership, and Governance.”
4.30 pm: End of Programme & Refreshments
Panel Session: **
Moderator
Mr Pushpan Murugiah
Regional Specialist – Anti-Corruption, Governance, & Public Accountability
Panellists:
Tan Sri Ambrin Buang, Former Auditor-General
Dato’ Sri Dr Akhbar Satar, President, Malaysia Integrity and Governance Society (MIG)
There are only limited seats available for this book launch. Register now to secure your seats. Registrations will be closed on 29th July 2026 (Wednesday) or once all seats are filled
For more info about the PLF Book Launch, please contact us at:
Nurul Humaira – 03-8885 8960 / humaira@ perdana.org.my, nhkperdana@gmail.com
About the Publication:
This publication presents a compelling and insightful exploration of the life and service of Tan Sri Dato’ Setia Haji Ambrin Buang, one of Malaysia’s most respected figures in public sector governance. Through a series of candid and thoughtful conversations, readers are taken on the journey from his humble beginnings and early years in the civil service to his distinguished tenure as Auditor-General of Malaysia.
More than a record of professional achievement, the book offers a deeper understanding of the principles and mechanisms of public governance, and why institutional integrity is key to a nation’s progress and prosperity. Tan Sri Ambrin reflects on key moments in Malaysia’s governance landscape, including public accountability, anti-corruption efforts, and major national issues such as 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Rich with personal reflections, this publication explores Tan Sri Ambrin’s perspectives on leadership, integrity, and the responsibilities of public service in an increasingly complex world. His experiences offer a considered view of how trust, ethics, and institutional strength shape Malaysia’s present governance and future direction.
About Perdana Leadership Foundation
www.perdana.org.my
Perdana Leadership Foundation is a non-profit organisation established in January 2003 to document, disseminate, research, and archive materials related to the past Prime Ministers of Malaysia. The Foundation intends to become the premier institution for the study of Malaysia’s Prime Ministers and the central resource centre for research into national stewardship as well as a platform for reflection, debate, and discussion with distinguished figures in Malaysian leadership. Our Honorary President is the fourth and seventh Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad. To date, we have digitised more than 500k materials, half of which are available for free through our website www.perdana.org.my. Membership for our library is offered at an annual fee of RM10 and Library membership is open to Malaysians over the age of 13; members also get to enjoy the library’s physical facilities located in a cosy enclave in Precinct 8, Putrajaya.
