28 Jan 2025
TM Statement on Cable Theft Incident in Johor Bahru
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 January 2025 – Following the recent cable theft incident in Johor Bahru involving the group known as “Geng Boy” who were apprehended by the police, TM is fully cooperating with the authorities to facilitate their investigation. As the matter is still ongoing, we are unable to provide additional comments at this time.
Cable theft is a serious offense that endangers lives, disrupts essential services that Malaysians rely on daily, and impacts the community. Protecting our national infrastructure is vital, and we urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities immediately by calling 999 or visiting the nearest police station.
TM is committed to ensuring the security and reliability of our nation’s digital infrastructure, and we will continue to collaborate closely with the authorities to prevent such incidents in the future. We thank the Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) for their swift and effective action, as well as members of the public for their vigilance and support in addressing these crimes.
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TM Announces Upcoming Change In Chairmanship
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dato’ Zainal Abidin Putih as its new chairman effective 1 August 2023. He will succeed Tan Sri Azlan Hashim, who completes his 2-year term on 31 July 2023. Dato' Zainal Abidin brings a wealth of experience and distinguished track record in the corporate sector. He is currently Chairman of Financial Reporting Foundation (FRF), Land and General Berhad, Touch 'n Go Sdn Bhd and Tokio Marine lnsurans (Malaysia) Bhd, as well as Board Member of Khazanah Nasional Berhad and several private limited companies. He has also previously served as Chairman of Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad, CIMB Bank Berhad, Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) and President of Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). As Chairman, Dato' Zainal Abidin will be responsible for overseeing the overall governance and strategic direction of TM. He will work closely with the Board of Directors and management team to drive TM's next wave of growth and strengthen its market position. Tan Sri Azlan, who shall complete his term as Chairman on 31 July 2023, expressed his confidence in the appointment of Dato' Zainal Abidin and stated, "I am delighted to hand over the reins to Dato' Zainal Abidin. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the corporate sector make him the ideal candidate to lead TM into its next phase of growth. I have full confidence in his ability to guide the company towards greater achievements and new horizons." Dato' Zainal Abidin expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and said, "I am honored to assume the role of Chairman of TM. I am excited to build upon the strong foundation laid by Tan Sri Azlan and work together with the Board and management team to create new opportunities and achieve even greater heights. It is an exciting time to be joining TM, especially as we build on the company's recent successes." TM extends its appreciation to Tan Sri Azlan Hashim for his invaluable contributions, dedication, and leadership during his tenure as Chairman. His vision and strategic guidance have played a pivotal role in the company's recent growth and success.
Akademi Sepaktakraw Malaysia to Boost National Talent Pipeline
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 April 2026 – Sepak takraw, a sport deeply rooted in Malaysia’s heritage and identity, marked a significant milestone today with the official launch of the inaugural Akademi Sepaktakraw Malaysia, officiated by YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.The Akademi signals a renewed national commitment to revitalise and elevate sepak takraw through a more structured, sustainable and future-ready development ecosystem. As the world’s first full-fledged national sepak takraw academy, it serves as a main centre for training, development and high-performance preparation, aimed at nurturing talent from grassroots to elite levels and supporting athletes across multiple pathways. Established under the Persekutuan Sepaktakraw Malaysia (PSM), the Akademi complements existing national sepak takraw initiatives and strengthens a more integrated talent pipeline, reinforcing Malaysia’s competitiveness on the regional and international stage.PSM President, Dato’ Mohd Sumali Reduan said, “Sepak takraw is an integral part of our national identity and continues to bring pride to Malaysia on the international stage. With the Akademi Sepaktakraw Malaysia, we are putting in place a more structured and sustainable pathway for talent development, ensuring athletes are equipped with the right support, facilities and exposure to succeed. We are proud to work alongside partners such as Telekom Malaysia (TM), whose role in strengthening this ecosystem is critical as we continue to elevate the sport. Through this collective effort, we aim not only to produce champions, but to ensure Malaysia remains competitive and respected in the global sepak takraw arena for decades to come.In conjunction with the launch, TM was announced as the Official Technology Partner and Exclusive Connectivity Provider for the Akademi Sepaktakraw Malaysia, delivering high-speed broadband connectivity to support daily operations, athlete needs and live match requirements. Through Unifi TV, TM also provides exclusive hotel TV entertainment, offering uninterrupted access to premium channels at the Akademi’s accommodation facilities. These underscore TM’s broader role as the Official Partner of the National Sepak Takraw Team, reflecting a continued commitment to supporting the sport across its full ecosystem.TM Group Chief Executive Officer, Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, said, “We are proud to support the continued rise of sepak takraw through our role as the Official Partner of the national team, and more recently as the technology partner for the Akademi Sepaktakraw Malaysia in collaboration with PSM. As TM marks 80 years of connecting and empowering Malaysians, we remain committed to supporting sepak takraw and Malaysia’s presence on the global stage. This reflects our commitment to empowering communities and nurturing future talent under our sustainability agenda, in line with our aspiration towards becoming a Digital Powerhouse by 2030.”The collaboration between PSM and TM was formalised in May 2025, supporting the national men’s and women’s sepak takraw teams in major regional and international tournaments, including the ASTAF Asian Cup, SEA Games, Asian Games and ISTAF World Cup. TM also supports sepak takraw talent development through programmes such as the National Sepak Takraw Development Programme (NSTDP) and Kursus Latihan Asas Sukan (KLAS). Through this continued collaboration, PSM and TM share a commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s sporting ecosystem, nurturing national talent and ensuring grassroots sports like sepak takraw continue to empower unity, pride and aspiration for generations to come.
TM migrating unifi customers to private IP for more seamless connectivity and better security
With the rapid growth of Internet usage, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) worldwide are facing the exhaustion of IPv4 addresses. As such, TM has started migrating its unifi customers to private IP to enable more seamless connectivity and better security. The migration involves its unifi customers subscribing to unifi 30Mbps, 50Mbps and 100Mbps plans and are currently on dynamic public IPv4 Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. These customers are being migrated to private IPs, which will enable them to experience seamless connectivity in a more secured environment. The process will be executed remotely from our end, so the customers involved with this migration need not perform any action at their end. Customers using CCTV IP-Based and known hosting will not be impacted as they will be excluded from the migration exercise. This activity is ongoing, with minimal downtime (if any) of merely between 2 – 5 minutes. Upon completion of the migration, customers’ internet performance will not be affected. All impacted customers are notified in advance. We trust this exercise will provide our unifi customers with enhanced security when browsing the Internet or utilising any online tools and applications. We at TM are continuously upgrading and improving our product offerings to cater to the evolving needs and usage of our customers across all segments.
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