KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 -- Finance professional Dr Abdul Ahad Mohd Salleh (Dr A. Ahad) has proposed a framework for institutional trust and fiscal accountability as Malaysia navigates a complex economic landscape.

With 27 years of experience, including his role as CFO of a government-linked company, Dr A. Ahad argues that governance quality is central to public confidence.

"Governance is often discussed in terms of rules, reporting and compliance, but its real value goes much deeper. Strong governance builds trust, improves decision-making and creates the discipline needed for long-term resilience," said Dr A. Ahad.

His recent PhD research at Management & Science University analysed 663 observations of Malaysian public listed companies fr...