Telekom Malaysia
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TM (Telekom Malaysia) Bhd | |
Type | Public (Bursa Malaysia:TELEKOM) |
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Founded | Incorporated 12 October 1984 |
Headquarters | Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Key people | Dato' Abdul Wahid Omar, Group CEO |
Industry | Telecommunication |
Products | Telecommunication Services |
Employees | 30,000 Groupwide |
Slogan | "Merintis Kemungkinan (Opening up Possibilities)" |
Website | http://www.tm.com.my |
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) 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, TMTouchi.
It has an internet service provider subsidiary (TMNet) offering narrowband and broadband connectivity. Broadband connectivity is through DSL under TMNet's Streamyx brand. Due to its near monopoly of the last mile connections, TMNet is now the sole DSL broadband provider in the countrys.
Telekom Malaysia has officially changed its global brand from Telekom Malaysia to TM in April 2005.
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), a leading regional information and communications group, offers a comprehensive range of communication services and solutions in fixed-line, mobile, data and broadband. As one of the largest listed companies on Bursa Malaysia with an operating revenue of more than RM13 billion, TM is driven to deliver value to its stakeholders in a highly competitive environment.
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[edit] 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
Overseas subsidiaries
- MobileOne (Singapore)
- PT Excelcomindo Pratama or XL (Indonesia)
- Dialog Telekom (Sri Lanka)
- Aktel (Bangladesh)
- Multinet Pakistan
- Cambodia Samart Communication Co., Ltd (Casacom)
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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
[edit] Famous TM Landmarks
TM is also famous for its highly prominent landmarks