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Day 10: Celebration of Hari Raya!

Today was filled with preparations for the Hari Raya celebration, which started from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Since the morning, everyone worked together to prepare for the festive event involving the whole agency. The event was held on the second floor, which is the same level as the unit I am working with. All departments on this level acted as the event host and collaborated in setting up the photobooth, banquet tables, and food. The workload became manageable as everyone helped each other. The event started in a lively atmosphere, with Raya songs playing and people enjoying the food together. It was a memorable experience, and I also had the opportunity to take a photo with one of the invited VIPs together with my Internal Audit Unit.

After the event finished, we worked together again to clean up and ensure the venue returned to its usual condition. Despite the busy preparations, I also had the chance to discuss the audit workflow that I have been learning during my studies with my supervisor, the Head of the Audit Unit, Encik Rosli. He suggested that a documentation of the audit workflow should be developed, so the unit can follow clear and accessible steps when performing audit tasks. I accepted the idea and proceeded to work on it.

This experience helped me understand the importance of teamwork and communication in ensuring an event runs smoothly. By working together with different departments, I was able to see how tasks are divided and managed efficiently, which made the workload more manageable. I also gained insight into how a government agency organizes events in a structured and collaborative way. In addition, the discussion with my supervisor gave me the opportunity to connect my academic knowledge with real working practices. It made me realize the importance of proper documentation in guiding audit processes and improving work efficiency. Overall, this day enhanced both my interpersonal skills and my understanding of practical audit workflow in a real working environment.



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