03 Jul 2023
TM Wins Big at PC.Com Awards 2023
TM continued to solidify its position as Malaysia’s most trusted converged telco and technology company, when it was recognised with four (4) main awards at PC.com Awards 2023 held recently, including CEO of the Year award, won by its Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Imri Mokhtar, making the night a special and memorable one for the Company.
The other three (3) awards included “Best Fixed Broadband Service Provider” by Unifi, Unifi Business secured “Best Business Fixed Broadband Service Provider” and “Best Enterprise Telco” went to TM One.
Present to receive the awards on behalf of TM were Shazurawati Abd Karim, Executive Vice President, TM One; Anand Vijayan, Executive Vice President, Unifi; and Ts. Mohamad Yusman Ammeran, Head of SME, Unifi Business, along with the CEO of the Year award winner Datuk Imri Mokhtar.
When accepting the CEO of the Year award, Datuk Imri said: “I am receiving this award on behalf of our 19,000 strong Warga TM nationwide. This award truly belongs to all Warga TM. Your camaraderie and your commitment is an inspiration to me and to everyone.
“I would like to extend our utmost appreciation to all our customers - our home, SME and enterprise customers - for your trust in TM to serve your needs. A special appreciation also goes to our delivery ecosystem, including our partners. Without all of you, we couldn't have achieved what we have achieved, and we couldn’t overcome the obstacles that we had overcome. So once again, thank you very much to everyone.” He further thanked PC.com for the accolade and acknowledgement.
“Voted as the winner in three categories under Telecommunication and Network, reflected our position as the top performer and the preferred choice among the industry players. We deeply appreciate the unwavering support, trust, and loyalty from our customers; these have been the cornerstone of our success bringing us this far. We will continue to innovate and humanise technologies, so we can deliver more interesting and comprehensive offerings in home, mobile and entertainment services to serve the needs of Malaysians, towards shaping a Digital Malaysia,” concluded Datuk Imri commenting on the wins.
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Unifi TV kickstarts 2023 offerings with addition of popular beIN SPORTS 2, Moonbug Kids and one premium channels
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In addition to the Formula 1 broadcast rights which will be extended to Unifi TV viewers, the channel will also include the Australian Open, ATP and the upcoming Roland-Garros. Mike Kerr, Managing Director, beIN Asia Pacific, said, “As we continue to expand and strengthen our sports offering, we are excited to enter into the next phase of partnership with Unifi TV. Now with Formula 1, fans can immerse themselves in more live coverage than ever before on beIN SPORTS. We look forward to working alongside Unifi TV to grow our audiences in Malaysia.” Putting families in the forefront, Moonbug Kids on Unifi TV will feature all of Moonbug’s IPs including CoComelon, Blippi, Gecko’s Garage, Morphle, Arpo, Little Baby Bum and recent acquisitions Little Angel and Oddbods – offering wholesome and quality entertainment for preschool and early-years viewers. 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KUALA LUMPUR, 28 May 2026 – Telekom Malaysia Berhad (“TM” or “the Group”) reaffirmed that it remains on track towards its aspiration of becoming a Digital Powerhouse by 2030 through disciplined execution of its PWR 2030 strategy. Building on this progress, TM is further advancing AI and sustainability to drive long-term value creation for all stakeholders.The update was shared at TM’s 41st Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) held recently at Menara TM, Kuala Lumpur. The AGM was chaired by Chairman, Dato’ Zainal Abidin Putih, alongside the Board of Directors and Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Amar Huzaimi Md Deris.In 2025, the Group recorded revenue growth of 1.4% to RM11.9 billion, EBIT of RM2.0 billion and strong operating cash flow of RM2.5 billion. Total Shareholders Return (“TSR”) stood at a healthy 23.5%, alongside a 21% increase in share price. This reflects sustained value creation and growing investor confidence in TM’s long-term growth trajectory.Approximately RM2.0 billion in shareholder and economic value was distributed during the year. This included approximately RM1.2 billion returned to shareholders through dividends, equivalent to 31.0 sen per share, as well as approximately RM750 million contributed through taxes, zakat and other socioeconomic initiatives in support of Malaysia’s digital economy and national development.The Group reiterated its revised dividend policy with a minimum payout of 75% of Profit After Tax and Non-Controlling Interests (“PATAMI”). Effective from the first quarter of 2026, dividends will be declared and paid on a quarterly basis, reinforcing its commitment to consistent and sustainable shareholder returns.Commenting on TM’s continued transformation journey, Amar said, “To strengthen how we create value, we are accelerating AI and digital innovation capabilities while embedding sustainability more deeply across our business, operations and strategic investments. This strengthens our ability to support evolving digital needs across businesses, communities and the nation.”During the year, the Group strengthened its role as an orchestrator of Malaysia’s AI and digital ecosystem by building the infrastructure, platforms and governance needed to support wider AI adoption. This includes AI-ready data centres, GPU-as-a-Service, cloud and cybersecurity capabilities, alongside AI-enabled solutions such as Vision AI, Smart Cities and Smart Urban Forestry for enterprises, the Government and global hyperscalers.Internally, AI adoption was accelerated through agentic AI contact centres, network modernisation and structured AI upskilling for employees. The Group also showcased practical AI use cases through AI-enabled integration supporting the AGM proceedings and an internally developed AI chatbot on its digital Integrated Annual Report website, enabling easier access to key report information. Reinforcing its commitment to responsible AI, TM became the first Malaysian telco certified under ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Artificial Intelligence Management System (“AIMS”).On sustainability, TM evolved its framework in 2025 to adopt the Triple Bottom Line approach of Prosperity, Planet and People. During the year, the Group generated RM135 million in revenue from low-carbon products and services, including green-certified data centres and digital solutions for MSMEs, while reducing carbon emissions by 34% from its 2019 baseline. Beyond its operations, TM continued to create positive impact through TM Future Skills, which reached 35 schools and equipped more than 7,000 students with digital education in STEM, coding, AI and 3D printing. The Group also advanced community-led initiatives, including efforts to transform Kampung Mukut, Tioman into Malaysia’s first Smart Eco Village through Jangkau Digital TM, as well as support for sepak takraw development and neurodivergent communities.TM’s continued commitment to good governance and sustainability received strong recognition locally and internationally. The Group achieved an S&P Global ESG score of 57/100, the highest among Malaysian telcos, maintained the highest FTSE4Good rating tier at 4 stars and retained its MSCI ESG Rating of “A”. It was also ranked in the Top 1% at the National Corporate Governance & Sustainability Awards (“NACGSA”) 2025, placing 7th out of 847 public-listed companies.“Having strengthened our foundations and built new digital capabilities over the past few years, we are now entering the next phase of growth. Our focus is on advancing these strengths into sustainable progress and long-term value for stakeholders and the nation, as we continue our journey towards becoming a Digital Powerhouse by 2030,” Amar added.
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