TNB Delivers Operational Excellence While Strengthening Its Impact On Communities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- 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 first quarter 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.

Additionally, the appreciation of the ringgit against 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 firmly on sustaining stable performance while creating long-term value for shareholders. Through prudent cost management, reliable service delivery and a clear commitment to nation-building, we continue to provide consistent value despite ongoing global challenges,” president/chief executive officer Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan said in a statement today.

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 to be commissioned 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.

It added that the returns and insights from these international ventures contribute to TNB’s financial strength and energy transition efforts at home. This global-local synergy ensures that TNB’s international success continues to translate into national benefit.

TNB also aims to drive progress with positive social impact to the community by allocating one per cent of its net profit towards community development in social, education, environmental and sports.

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.

“Our financial strength is not an end in itself; it is the means through which we create meaningful impact for the rakyat. 

“As we modernise the grid and expand our renewable energy portfolio, we are equally focused on ensuring that no community is left behind. This is the essence of our purpose: delivering progress that uplifts all Malaysians,” Megat Jalaluddin said.

TNB remains committed to delivering long-term value by balancing operational excellence with purposeful nation-building.

TNB chairman Tan Sri Abdul Razak Abdul Majid said that beyond powering the nation, TNB remained deeply committed to empowering future generations through education.

“Our programmes reflect a long-term investment in the communities we serve, ensuring no child is left behind in Malaysia’s journey toward a more inclusive, knowledge-based economy,” he added.

These strategic investments address broader societal needs, including education initiatives, Wakalah Zakat distribution. healthcare support, disaster relief and support for indigenous communities

As for education initiatives, TNB channelled more than RM36 million  through Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) and Yayasan Tenaga Nasional sponsorships, benefitting over 20,000 students nationwide.

The group has also disbursed almost RM4 million to over 14,000 asnaf recipients, covering Projek Baiti Jannati, house repairs and rewiring, support for fakir and miskin and fisabilillah causes including mosque and surau upgrades, education centre support and broader aid.

On healthcare support, nearly RM300,000 was allocated by TNB to benefit 2,560 individuals, including equipment for Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras and Hospital Pakar USM, patient support at Hospital Sultan Zainal Abidin and initiatives by Pertubuhan Prihatin dan Sokongan Kanser Wanita and World Cancer Day 2025.

As part of its long-term community development strategy, TNB has significantly expanded its Sekolah Angkat TNB programme to cover 50 schools nationwide, compared to 36 previously.

With an investment of about RM2.3 million, the programme delivers tailored interventions across academic support, digital learning, infrastructure upgrades and co-curricular development, including Confirm AI with UNITEN (10 schools), and Trust School for Peer Assisted Learning And Sharing (six schools).

Other programmes include Thunderbolts TNB (seven schools), PINTAR TNB with Yayasan Pintar (13 schools) and Sekolah Angkat MADANI (14 schools). 

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,” it added.

-- BERNAMA