Ambrin Buang has been reappointed auditor-general for a year with effect from Feb 23 this year, chief secretary to the government Mohd Sidek Hassan said today.

He said in a statement that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has consented to the reappointment.

Ambrin was appointed auditor-general for a two-year period from Feb 23, 2006, to Feb 22, 2008.

He was reappointed to the post for two years from Feb 23, 2008, to Feb 22, 2010, and again for a two-year period, up to Feb 22, this year.

- Bernama