Tenaga Nasional Berhad

Enlit Asia 2026, Jakarta: Award Power Utility of the Year Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has been named Power Utility of the Year at the Enlit Asia Power & Energy Awards 2026, recognising excellence and delivery across ASEAN’s power and energy sector. This regional recognition reflects the collective efforts of our people as we continue strengthening Malaysia’s electricity system while navigating the demands of a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Operating across the electricity value chain, from generation and the grid to distribution and customer service, TNB plays a central role in delivering reliable and affordable electricity today, while developing the infrastructure and capabilities needed for Malaysia’s future power system. As electricity demand grows and the energy transition accelerates, this responsibility becomes even more important. We remain focused on strengthening the system for the long term, ensuring it is ready to support new sources of generation, evolving customer needs and Malaysia’s continued economic growth. This achievement belongs to our people across TNB, whose expertise and commitment turn these priorities into action every day. Together, we will continue powering progress and building a stronger, more resilient and future-ready energy system for Malaysia. #BetterBrighter #EnlitAsia2026

A modern power system requires more than new technology. It requires the capability to turn technology into better visibility, faster decisions, and a more responsive network. At Enlit Asia 2026 in Jakarta, TNB Chief Distribution Network Officer Ir. Ahmad Sazree Abd Aziz shared how this shift is shaping the future of electricity distribution during the Leadership Panel, “Modern Power Systems for a Sustainable and Resilient Future”. As renewable and distributed energy resources become more integrated into the system, distribution networks must manage increasingly dynamic and bidirectional power flows while continuing to safeguard reliability and network security. This calls for greater visibility, controllability, and flexibility across the network. For TNB, the evolution towards a more intelligent distribution system is about bringing these capabilities together. By strengthening our understanding of network conditions and equipping operators to act on that information, we can manage an increasingly complex system more effectively and respond faster when disruptions occur. This challenge also extends beyond individual networks. Rapid demand growth, including from data centres, reinforces the importance of stronger interconnection across ASEAN. Through initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid, greater connectivity can enable countries to leverage their respective strengths and contribute towards stronger regional energy security. As power systems evolve, TNB remains focused on translating modernisation into practical operating capability – strengthening the network to support Malaysia’s growth and energy transition, while contributing experience and expertise towards a more resilient and interconnected ASEAN energy system. #BetterBrighter #EnlitAsia2026

Preparing ahead of demand is becoming increasingly important as ASEAN’s electricity needs continue to grow. At Enlit Asia 2026 in Indonesia, TNB’s Chief Distribution Network Officer Ir. Ahmad Sazree Abd Aziz shared how utilities can strengthen their power systems to support this growth while safeguarding the reliability and affordability that remain fundamental to the energy transition. For TNB, building that readiness requires action before the need becomes critical. Across Malaysia’s electricity network, investment is going into stronger infrastructure, greater system resilience and the capabilities needed to manage an increasingly complex grid. Digitalisation is part of this wider effort. Distribution Automation now stands at 44%, covering approximately 39,400 substations, while AMI deployment has reached 6.1 million. This reflects the continued modernisation of the network as Malaysia prepares for future electricity needs. The strength of these national systems will also shape what ASEAN can achieve together. As the region moves towards deeper energy integration, stronger interconnections and cross-border electricity trade can enable countries to draw on complementary strengths and build greater collective resilience. For TNB, strengthening Malaysia’s power system and advancing regional connectivity are part of the same ambition: an energy system ready to support the region’s growth and transition for the long term. #BetterBrighter #EnlitAsia2026

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is honoured to represent Malaysia in assuming the Chairmanship of the Heads of ASEAN Power Utilities/Authorities (HAPUA) for 2027, marking an important responsibility as ASEAN’s energy landscape becomes increasingly interconnected. Speaking at the 42nd HAPUA Council Meeting, TNB President/CEO Datuk Ir. Ts. Shamsul bin Ahmad underscored the importance of strengthening regional cooperation as the ASEAN Power Grid advances, cross-border electricity trade develops, and utilities navigate greater renewable energy integration, new technologies and digitalisation, while continuing to uphold security, resilience and affordability. The meeting also saw the adoption of HAPUA 2035 as HAPUA’s strategic direction towards 2035, aimed at strengthening HAPUA’s role in translating regional ambitions into utility-level strategies, capabilities, implementation and measurable outcomes. The Council also approved the establishment of Working Group 6 (WG6) on Strategic Communication & Engagement, with Malaysia as its inaugural Chair in 2027. As Malaysia takes over the Chairmanship from Lao PDR, TNB will work closely with HAPUA members and ASEAN partners, guided by three principles: continuity, inclusivity and delivery, to turn shared priorities into tangible outcomes. Malaysia’s 2027 Chairmanship will also mark the first year of operationalising HAPUA 2035, turning its aspirations into action and measurable outcomes. #BetterBrighter

The energy transition is changing both sides of the power system. As more renewable energy comes online, demand is also becoming more dynamic. Customers want greener electricity and faster connections, while growth in sectors such as data centres is changing how power systems need to respond. Speaking at the Global Energy Transition & Decarbonisation International Conference in Hong Kong, TNB Chief Sustainability Officer Leo Pui Yong highlighted why managing this changing relationship between supply and demand will be critical to Malaysia’s transition. TNB is already building greater flexibility into the energy system, combining smarter infrastructure with greater customer participation to better manage these shifts. The aim is a more responsive power system that can accommodate growing renewable energy while giving customers greater visibility and choice in how they use electricity. Resilience is equally important. Embedding sustainability into infrastructure planning helps ensure the investments made today continue to deliver value as the energy system transforms. The path to Net Zero will require the power system to keep evolving alongside the energy landscape. TNB will continue building the capabilities Malaysia needs to manage that change, while keeping security of supply at the heart of the transition. #BetterBrighter

Navigating Asia’s energy transition requires progress across every level of the power value chain, from national strategy to grid resilience and clean energy solutions. Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) will be at Enlit Asia 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia from 22 to 24 September. Our leadership team will join regional industry peers to share how TNB is advancing the energy transition and building a more resilient power ecosystem. We look forward to engaging with regional partners and exchanging practical strategies to accelerate Asia’s low-carbon future. #BetterBrighter

EmpowerHer Cohort 2: Meet, Mingle & Mentor 💜 The TNB Women in Energy Network (TWiEN) kicked off Cohort 2 of its EmpowerHer Mentoring Programme with “Meet, Mingle & Mentor.” Puan Rohaya, Member of the TNB Board of Directors, joined the session for an engaging leadership conversation, sharing insights from her career journey. Warm, candid and full of energy, she spoke about navigating challenges and making pivotal career decisions, developing as a leader, understanding the Boardroom perspective and recognising the importance of mentors throughout one’s career. Her openness and lively sharing offered valuable experiences and lessons for both mentors and mentees. This year, 11 mentors and 41 mentees, supported by 18 members of the TWiEN Leadership Team, are taking part in an eight-month mentoring journey focused on knowledge sharing, professional development, leadership growth and meaningful connections. More than just a mentoring programme, EmpowerHer creates a space for women across TNB to learn from one another, exchange perspectives, build confidence and support each other’s growth. As Cohort 2 gets underway, the programme will continue to create opportunities for meaningful conversations, stronger connections and shared learning across TNB. Meet. Mingle. Mentor. Empower. #BetterBrighter #TWiEN #WomenInEnergy

Scaling clean power depends on the readiness of the wider energy system to support it. At the Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP) CEO Conference 2026 in Hong Kong, TNB Chief Strategy & Ventures Officer Ir. Dr. Mohd Fadzil Mohd Siam shared TNB’s perspective at the Plenary Session on Clean Power Technologies, addressing how growing electricity demand, system readiness, and regional connectivity are shaping the pathway towards cleaner power. As demand from customers and industries continues to grow, cleaner generation must progress alongside a smarter and more efficient grid. This will be increasingly important as more renewable energy enters the system and new clean technologies develop, while reliability and affordability remain key priorities. Preparing the system means investing ahead of future requirements. Strengthening network readiness will enable greater renewable integration at home while preparing the grid for a more interconnected regional energy system. Malaysia’s strategic location at the heart of ASEAN places it between significant sources of clean energy and growing centres of electricity demand. From hydropower potential to the north and east, to offshore wind opportunities in the region, stronger interconnection can enable electricity to move more effectively across borders and allow ASEAN to make better use of its complementary resources. TNB is already supporting this direction through existing cross-border connectivity and electricity trading with regional partners, while exploring further interconnection opportunities across ASEAN. Together, these efforts can strengthen Malaysia’s role within a more connected regional power system and create new pathways for clean energy to reach where it is needed. Realising this potential requires the infrastructure and the ecosystem around it to advance together. Technical, regulatory and commercial requirements will need to progress alongside deeper collaboration among utilities and regional partners to enable cross-border projects and investment. This reflects TNB’s role in the wider transition: strengthening system readiness in Malaysia while helping advance the connectivity and collaboration needed for a more resilient ASEAN power system. #BetterBrighter

The energy transition will be defined by the strength of the system built to deliver it. At the Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP) CEO Conference 2026 in Hong Kong, TNB Senior Chief (Strategy, Regulatory & Sustainability), Dato’ Ir. Muhamad Nazri Pazil, shared TNB’s perspective on moving from ambition to execution as energy systems across Asia respond to growing demand and an increasingly complex operating environment. For TNB, this means building the transition as one integrated system. Investment in a stronger and more intelligent grid creates the foundation for cleaner energy to grow, while greater flexibility allows the system to accommodate more renewables without compromising resilience. As these capabilities mature, stronger regional connectivity can extend their value beyond national borders, creating greater opportunities to share cleaner electricity and strengthen energy security across ASEAN. This approach is already taking shape. TNB’s approximately RM43 billion in approved RP4 CAPEX is strengthening and modernising the grid, while continued progress in renewable energy, energy storage and digitalisation is preparing the system for a more dynamic energy future. Through the ASEAN Power Grid, that same system thinking extends to the region. Greater interconnection can allow stronger national energy systems to work together, supporting cross-border electricity trade and building greater collective resilience across ASEAN. For TNB, execution is about ensuring every part of the transition strengthens the system as a whole. By investing ahead at home and strengthening connections across borders, TNB is helping build an energy future that can support Malaysia’s growth while contributing to a more resilient and interconnected ASEAN. #BetterBrighter