KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd
’s (TM) net profit fell by 15.1 per cent to RM1.71 billion for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) from RM2.02 billion in the preceding year.
TM said the lower net profit reflects the absence of a material one-off tax credit recognised last year, as well as the lower earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), but it was partially supported by gains from the group’s investment in a technology fund.
"Revenue for FY2025 rose by 1.4 per cent or RM159.6 million to RM11.87 billion from RM11.71 billion previously despite a challenging operating environment across telecommunications sector.
"Continued momentum in data, connectivity and digital services supported overall performance and reflects the resilience of its diversified revenue base,” the group said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia today.
For the fourth quarter (4Q) of FY2025, TM’s net profit shrank to RM222.49 million from RM730.63 million in the previous year’s corresponding quarter primarily due to the absence of a material one-off tax credit recognised in 4Q FY2024.
Revenue for the quarter under review increased by 6.8 per cent to RM3.26 billion from RM3.05 billion previously, reflecting stronger quarter-on-quarter delivery at consumer-to-consumer (C2C) and business-to-consumer (B2C) from better execution momentum in the second half of the year.
In a separate statement, TM group chief executive officer Amar Huzaimi Md Deris said FY2025 demonstrated the group’s ability to grow while maintaining strong execution discipline in a competitive environment.
"We further strengthened our role as a national digital enabler, investing in the infrastructure that supports Malaysia’s digital economy and long-term competitiveness. This positions the group on a stronger footing as we move into the next phase of growth.
"These investments are aligned with TM’s long-term strategy to support growing demand for connectivity, data centre, cloud, digital and artificial intelligence services across Malaysia and the region,” he said.
On prospects, TM said it will continue to focus on disciplined execution of its strategic priorities towards its aspiration of becoming a digital powerhouse by 2030, while positioning Malaysia as the digital hub for the region.
The group declared a second interim dividend of 14.5 sen per share and a special dividend of 4.0 sen per share for FY2025, both to be paid on March 27, 2026.
Total dividend for FY2025 amounted to 31 sen per share, the same as for the preceding year. - Bernama
