Kuala Lumpur: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) delivered approximately RM1.5 billion in value to stakeholders through dividends and socio-economic initiatives in the financial year 2024, reaffirming its commitment to long-term value creation and national development.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the company stated it is prioritising strategic investments in business growth, community development, social impact programmes, and employee development, further amplifying its impact on the broader national economy. Its chairman, Datuk Zainal Abidin Putih, expressed TM’s role as a facilitator of national progress, emphasizing its efforts in driving inclusive digital transformation that empowers enterprises, enriches communities, and bolsters economic resilience.

Datuk Zainal highlighted TM’s alignment with this vision by staying agile, expanding capabilities, and setting new benchmarks in service excellence to ensure Malaysia remains at the forefront of the digital economy. Beyond profits, TM is committed to drivin
g digital inclusivity, nurturing future-ready talent, empowering communities, and expanding digital access nationwide.

The group also noted that its data centre operations source 50 per cent of energy from renewable resources, implementing water harvesting and recycling systems for conservation. TM is targeting global benchmarks with a planned power usage effectiveness (PUE) of 1.4 for its expansion projects. The upcoming Johor facility, developed with Singtel’s Nxera, aims for even lower PUE.

TM added that 2024 marked the first full year of its Pioneer, Win, and Revitalise (PWR 2030) strategy, which serves as the group’s roadmap to becoming a digital powerhouse by 2030 and positioning Malaysia as the digital hub for ASEAN. Group chief executive officer and managing director Amar Huzaimi Md Deris emphasized the group’s focus on long-term value creation while creating a meaningful impact for the nation, aiming to drive national progress and foster innovation.