The Securities Commission (SC) has appointed Datuk Seri Ahmad Johan Mohammad Raslan as the non-executive chairman of its Audit Oversight Board (AOB), effective Jan 5, 2026.
Datuk Seri Ahmad Johan Mohammad Raslan.
Ahmad Johan, who has been a non-executive board member of the AOB since December 2020, has now been redesignated to lead the board as chairman, succeeding Tan Sri Abu Samah Nordin, whose two-year tenure concluded on Jan 4, 2026. The SC expressed its sincere appreciation to Abu Samah for his “exemplary leadership and contributions” to the AOB during his term.
The SC highlighted Ahmad Johan’s extensive experience across both the corporate and public sectors, noting that he brings deep expertise in audit, corporate governance, and financial oversight.
Ahmad Johan previously served as executive chairman of PwC Malaysia from 2004 to 2012, where he played a key role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction and professional standards. He has also held several prominent leadership 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.
With his appointment, Ahmad Johan is expected to provide strong oversight of audit practices in Malaysia, reinforcing the SC’s mission to maintain transparency, accountability, and high standards of corporate governance in the financial and capital markets.
The SC said Ahmad Johan’s leadership comes at a critical time as the AOB continues to enhance audit quality, strengthen regulatory compliance, and support investor confidence in Malaysia’s capital markets.
