PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 — Finance Ministry (MoF) staff have been urged to adopt the principles of ‘Amanah, Tangkas dan Mudah Cara’ (ATM) or Trust, Agility and Facilitation, to strengthen governance and accelerate the implementation of government policies and programmes under Budget 2027.

Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Johan Mahmood Merican said the principles also underscored the need for MoF to set an example for other ministries and agencies in implementing governance reforms, while ensuring that every government allocation was used effectively for the benefit of the people.

Speaking at the Finance Ministry’s monthly assembly today, he said trust must form the foundation of the ministry’s workforce, particularly in ensuring transparency and integrity in public financial management.