Telekom Malaysia, also known as TM, is a publicly owned company headquartered in Malaysia. Founded in 1946, it employs approximately 9,140 individuals and reported $2.8B in revenue as of 2025. It operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in telecommunications, initially serving as the national telecommunications provider for fixed line, radio, and television broadcasting services. It has since evolved to provide broadband services, data, fixed line, pay television, and network services. The company ventured into the LTE space with the launch of TMgo, its 4G offering, and rebranded its 850 MHz service as unifi Mobile in January 2018.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1946

Headcount

9,139

Headquarters

Malaysia

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On April 28, 2026, Telekom Malaysia announced its intention to seek shareholder approval for a proposed authority to purchase up to 5% of its total issued shares at an extraordinary general meeting. Concurrently, Pos Malaysia Bhd appointed Datuk Shazril Imri Mokhtar, a former Telekom Malaysia GCEO, as a non-independent non-executive director effective May 1, 2026; Mokhtar brings over 30 years of experience in telecommunications strategy and business transformation. Previously, on April 27, 2026, Telekom Malaysia's shares rallied to a two-month high after the company raised its dividend policy. Analysts suggested this move could lead to higher payout ratios over the next three years as the company optimizes its balance sheet.

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Telekom Malaysia offers 8 products in the telecoms tech and media and telecoms services industries. Telekom Malaysia's product portfolio comprises of telecoms, media and TV services, enterprise security and consumer electronics.
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Telekom Malaysia's revenues were $2.8B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Telekom Malaysia's revenue into 9 different product categories, the largest of which is mobile services, which represents 31% of Telekom Malaysia's revenue.
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Examples of Telekom Malaysia's suppliers include Ciena, Google and ZTE.

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Telekom Malaysia currently holds 3 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including winter sports and multi-sport.

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