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THE Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has announced the appointment of Datuk Seri Ahmad Johan Mohammad Raslan as the non-executive Chairman of its Audit Oversight Board (AOB), effective 5 January 2026.
Johan, who has served as a non-executive member of the AOB since December 2020, succeeds Tan Sri Abu Samah Nordin, whose two-year term concluded on 4 January 2026.
The SC expressed its gratitude to Tan Sri Abu Samah for his exemplary leadership during his tenure.
With extensive experience across both the corporate and public sectors, Johan brings considerable expertise in audit, governance, and financial oversight.
He previously served as Executive Chairman of PwC Malaysia from 2004 to 2012 and has held key positions including Chairman of the Financial Reporting Foundation, member of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Financial Stability Executive Committee, and member of the International Advisory Panel under the Labuan Financial Services Authority.
A recognised authority in corporate governance, Johan played a pivotal role in the introduction of Malaysia’s first Code on Corporate Governance in 2000 and has contributed to its subsequent revisions.
He currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Sime Darby Property Berhad and YTL Digital Bank Berhad, and is a board member of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia.
The SC expressed confidence that under Johan’s stewardship, the AOB will continue to enhance audit oversight and uphold trust in Malaysia’s capital market. - January 6, 2025
