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| Type | Public |
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| Founded | 12 October 1984 |
| Headquarters | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Key people | Dato' Zamzamzairani Mohd Isa, Group CEO |
| Industry | Telecommunication |
| Products | Telecommunication Services |
| Revenue | ▲ RM17.84 billion (USD5.46 billion) (2007) |
| Employees | 30,000 Groupwide |
| Website | www.tm.com.my |
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM, MYX: 4863) is the largest telecommunication company in Malaysia. It has a monopoly on the fixed line network and has a considerable market share of the mobile communications market after its acquisition of Celcom and merging with its mobile operation arm, TMTouch.
TM has an internet service provider subsidiary (TM Net) offering narrowband and broadband connectivity. Broadband connectivity is through DSL under TM Net's Streamyx brand. Due to its near monopoly of the last mile connections, TM Net is now the sole DSL broadband provider in the country.
Telekom Malaysia officially changed its global brand from Telekom Malaysia to TM in April 2005.
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), is one of the largest listed companies on Bursa Malaysia with an operating revenue of more than RM16 billion[1] and total asset over RM41.8 billion [2] . TM is a government-linked company, reporting government shareholdings of over 36%[3].
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TM controlled companies and wholly owned subsidiaries
TM had a large numbers of companies under its control both in and outside of Malaysia. Through its investment arm TM International Sdn Bhd, TM has purchased and assumed control of a number of start-up telcos most notably close to the home region.
Local subsidiaries
TAB is an MSC status Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company specializing in Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) solutions as well as Operating Supports Systems (OSS) for the telecommunication industry.
The TM Group has a global presence in 12 countries with staff strength of 30,000 Groupwide. TM has recently made a few new major acquisitions in Indonesia, Pakistan and Singapore in the effort to stamp its presence internationally.
| Mobile company | Country | Subscribers('000) | market position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celcom | Malaysia | 6,404 | 2 |
| Dialog Telekom | Sri Lanka | 3,656 | 1 |
| Aktel | Bangladesh | 6,724 | 3 |
| Excelcomindo | Indonesia | 10,200 | 3 |
| MobileOne | Singapore | 1,409 | 3 |
| Hello | Cambodia | 569 | 3 |
| MTCE | Iran | 36 | 4 |
| Spice Telecom | India | 3,171 | 6 |
| Multinet Pakistan (Private) Limited | Pakistan | 10,000 | 2 |
De merger
On September 28, 2007, TM announced a revamp of its corporate structure, de-merging its fixed-line and mobile businesses into two separate companies: "FixedCo" and "RegionCo". FixedCo will comprise its domestic fixed-line business, internet service provider and other ancillary businesses. RegionCo will comprise Celcom, its domestic cellular operator, and all of its international operations. The de-merger exercise is scheduled to be completed by Q1 2008 and both FixedCo and RegionCo will be listed on Bursa Malaysia by June 2008.[4][5]
On December 10, 2007, TM announced a special dividend amounting to RM 1.6 billion to its shareholder. TM further added that after the demerger, Fixed Co. will adopt a dividend policy of a minimum RM700mil or up to 90% of normalized net profit, whichever is higher.[6]
On April 11, 2008, Telekom Malaysia announced that TM International will be listed on the Bursa Malaysia by April 28, 2008.[7] TM International is renamed as Axiata Group Berhad in May 2009.
Dialog Telekom customer base as of end 2008 was 5.5 millions
History
Formerly a government agency, Jabatan Telekom Malaysia, prior to its corporatisation and privatisation in 12 October 1984 and was known as Syarikat Telekom Malaysia Berhad (STMB). TM was listed on the Bursa Malaysia on 9 September 1990.
TM will launch its IPTV service, Hypp.TV, in Q4 2009.
TM satellite earth stations and teleports
There are seven satellite earth stations and teleports
- Kuantan Satellite Earth Station
- Cyberjaya Satellite Earth Station
- Wangsa Maju Teleport
- Melaka Teleport
- Labuan Teleport
- Sabah Teleport
- Sarawak Teleport
TM landmarks
TM is also famous for its highly prominent landmarks
- Menara Telekom, designed by Malaysia's Famous Architect Hijjas Kasturi
- Menara Kuala Lumpur
- Menara Alor Star
See also
- Communications in Malaysia
- History of Communications in Malaysia
- Telekom Malaysia Cycling Team
- Melaka TMFC
References
- ^ TM news release: 1st quarter 2007 higher profits
- ^ TM2006_E_01_AGM
- ^ TM capital structure
- ^ TM To unveil revamp
- ^ Celcom see re-listing by June 2008
- ^ TM to pay RM1.6bil as special dividend
- ^ "TM International to list on April 28". The Star. http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/4/12/business/20935233&sec=business. Retrieved 2008-04-12.
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