Kuala Lumpur: As Malaysia advances its ambition to become a regional digital hub, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to power critical infrastructure for the sector. As of the first quarter of 2025, the group had energised 21 data centres and secured 43 supply agreements, with a total committed load of around 6.4 gigawatt (GW), reinforcing its role as a key enabler of the nation’s digital and industrial transformation.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the appreciation of the ringgit against the US dollar to RM4.44 in March 2025 from RM4.73 in March 2024 helped ease pressure on fuel and capital expenditures, with forex gains turning positive due to the stronger currency and this further supported TNB’s financial resilience. TNB’s focus remains on sustaining stable performance while creating long-term value for shareholders through prudent cost management, reliable service delivery, and a commitment to nation-building.
Complementing its domestic efforts, TNB expanded its international renewables portfolio with the development of its first solar greenfield project in Eastfields and Bunkers Hill, United Kingdom, slated for commissioning in the second quarter of 2025. The company said these projects were part of TNB’s long-term strategy to secure foreign-denominated returns while supporting global energy transition goals. This global-local synergy ensures that TNB’s international success continues to translate into national benefit.
TNB also aims to drive progress with a positive social impact on the community by allocating one per cent of its net profit towards community development in social, education, environmental, and sports sectors. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, the utility firm has channelled more than RM45 million to support rakyat-centric initiatives across the country.
Building on a resilient, inclusive energy ecosystem, TNB’s first-quarter performance reflects focused execution across its operational priorities while ensuring that growth is inclusive and aligned with national aspirations. TNB’s financial strength is seen as a means to create meaningful impact for the rakyat, ensuring no community is left behind as the grid is modernised and the renewable energy portfolio expanded.
TNB chairman Tan Sri Abdul Razak Abdul Majid emphasized that beyond powering the nation, TNB remained deeply committed to empowering future generations through education. The group’s programmes reflect a long-term investment in the communities they serve, ensuring no child is left behind in Malaysia’s journey toward a more inclusive, knowledge-based economy.
These strategic investments address broader societal needs, including education initiatives, Wakalah Zakat distribution, healthcare support, disaster relief, and support for indigenous communities. For education, TNB channelled more than RM36 million through Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) and Yayasan Tenaga Nasional sponsorships, benefitting over 20,000 students nationwide.
Healthcare support saw nearly RM300,000 allocated by TNB to benefit 2,560 individuals, including equipment for various hospitals and patient support initiatives. The Sekolah Angkat TNB programme was significantly expanded to cover 50 schools nationwide, delivering tailored interventions across academic support, digital learning, infrastructure upgrades, and co-curricular development.
TNB said these sustained efforts reflect the group’s commitment to building a future-ready Malaysia where progress is powered not only by reliable and sustainable energy but also by inclusive opportunities that uplift communities, empower future generations, and strengthen the nation’s social fabric. Through its continued focus on operational excellence and purposeful investments, TNB remains dedicated to delivering impact that reaches beyond the grid.