The chief secretary, Zuki Ali, said the directive comes after the latest audit report highlighted losses of public funds due to flaws and weaknesses in the government system, New Straits Times reported.

The audit report, published on Thursday, said a loss of RM158.08 million was detected in three ministries and four federal agencies.

They were the agriculture and food industries ministry, communications and multimedia ministry, defence ministry, the police, customs, Prime Minister’s Department, and road transport department.

Zuki said an Auditor-General Report Unit, which serves as a secretariat for all audit warnings, will work with the internal investigation committees in each ministry involved to determine whether there was non-compliance with the procedures and regulations.

“If it is found that there is a possibility of a breach of trust, then the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will investigate the cases involved,” he was quoted as saying.

“If there is a violation of the code of conduct such as negligence in performing duties, then it will be recommended for disciplinary action.”