Telekom Malaysia Berhad — Cyborg Score 7/10

Strong
Telecommunications - Integrated Services

Strategic Profile

TM represents one of the largest government-linked companies in the country, with more than 28,000 employees and a market capitalisation of more than RM25 billion. The company is implementing its PWR 2030 strategy focused on digital transformation with investments in AI-ready data centres and 5G infrastructure expansion across the nation.

Cyborg Score Rationale

The company reported operating revenue of RM11.71 billion for FY2024, showing a 0.2 percent year-on-year increase with improved operational efficiency. TM maintains dominant market positions in fixed-line and broadband while diversifying into high-growth digital services including cloud and data centers, though facing competitive pressures in mobile segments.

Top Insights

  • TM Global is expanding its Klang Valley Data Centre and Iskandar Puteri Data Centre to address increasing demand for data hosting services, part of a roadmap to establish Malaysia as a preferred digital hub in Southeast Asia.
  • Internet and multimedia services generate the majority of income through the Unifi consumer brand, while TM Global's wholesale business contributed RM3.06 billion in steady revenue during 2024.
  • Telekom Malaysia is a publicly listed government-linked company on Bursa Malaysia, with the Malaysian government maintaining significant shareholding through investment agencies while remaining shares trade publicly.
  • CelcomDigi, Maxis, TIME dotCom, XOX, and Axiata Group are among the company's main competitors.

Named Competitors

  • CelcomDigi — Major Malaysian mobile and telecommunications provider
  • Maxis — Leading mobile and broadband operator
  • Axiata Group — Pan-Asian telecommunications operator

Recent Developments

  • (December 2024) Market capitalisation reached RM25.5 billion, representing nearly 20 percent growth from start of year
  • (2024) Operating revenue of RM11.71 billion with improved operational efficiency across business segments
  • (2024) TM Global wholesale business contributed RM3.06 billion in revenue from domestic and international data demand

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