Kuala Lumpur, 19 December 2024 – TM has
signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PETRONAS through its
digital arm PETRONAS Digital Sdn Bhd (PDSB), and clean energy arm
Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), to drive growth in digital
transformation and sustainable innovation.
Under
this collaboration, TM and PETRONAS will explore new revenue
streams through expansion of product offerings to enterprise and
consumer markets as well as drive growth and innovation through
providing data centre, advanced cloud and connectivity solutions
to Malaysian businesses. The integration of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) and Internet of Things (IoT)
solutions is expected to optimise city services, improve
operational efficiency, and enhance public services, contributing
to a smarter and more sustainable future.
The
MoU was formally exchanged here recently between Megawati
Norhashim, Vice President, Enterprise Business, TM
One; Ts. Shaharuddin Hamid Mustapha, Chief Executive
Officer (CEO), PDSB; and Shah Yang Razalli, Deputy CEO
& Chief Green Mobility Officer, Gentari. The exchange was
witnessed by Shazurawati Abd Karim, Executive Vice
President for TM One on behalf of TM; Ir. Mohd Yusri Mohamed
Yusof, Senior Vice President, Project Delivery &
Technology; and Izwan Ismail, Vice President of Group Technology
& Commercialisation on behalf of PETRONAS and
Gentari.
Shazurawati said, “We
are pleased to once again collaborate with PETRONAS to advance
digital and sustainable innovations that will drive growth across
our organisations, pioneer new ideas within the industry, and
strengthen Malaysia’s technological capabilities to power
the economy. TM’s established nationwide infrastructure,
and diverse solutions align cohesively with PETRONAS’ goals
for sustainable growth and energy transformation. By harnessing
the power of 5G, AI, IoT, and cloud, we are laying the groundwork
for a more efficient and resilient future. This reflects our
shared vision for a digitally advanced and sustainable Malaysia
and is a significant milestone in TM’s efforts towards
becoming a Digital Powerhouse by 2030.”
Ir.
Yusri noted, “Today marks a significant milestone in
PETRONAS’ and TM’s collaboration, now further
strengthened and poised for an even greater impact with Gentari on
board. This MoU will foster the creation of valuable applications
that harness the power of technology including clean technologies,
which can serve as benchmarks for large-scale implementation
across various industries. Anchored by PETRONAS’ commitment
towards purposeful value creation and positive social impact, we
are excited for the transformations ahead. Together, we aim to
push the envelope of establishing a thriving digital ecosystem
that is also environmentally sustainable."
The
partnership between Gentari and TM further explores the
integration of clean energy solutions through solar and EV
charging in TM facilities.
Shah shared,
“We are pleased to support this collaboration, which
emphasises the role of clean energy in fostering Malaysia’s
progress in digitalisation and sustainability. By integrating
renewable energy and green mobility solutions into TM’s
operations, we aim to contribute a sustainable pathway towards the
nation’s energy transition. This collaboration underscores
our shared effort to create a more sustainable digital ecosystem
and supports Malaysia’s aspirations of achieving net zero
emissions by 2050.”
TM, PETRONAS and
Gentari will continue to set new standards in the industry by
harnessing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to
create new milestones in Malaysia’s digital transformation.