Tenaga Nasional Berhad (OTCMKTS:TNABY) (OTCMKTS: TNABY) is Malaysia’s leading electricity utility, responsible for the generation, transmission, distribution and retail of electricity to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Founded in 1949 as the Central Electricity Board and reconstituted under the Electricity Supply Act 1965, the company is now structured as a diversified energy conglomerate with a portfolio of wholly owned and joint-venture subsidiaries. Tenaga Nasional’s operations span the full electricity value chain, from fuel procurement and power generation to grid management and customer service.
The company’s generation assets include coal, gas and hydroelectric power plants, supplemented by growing investments in renewable energy sources such as solar, biomass and biogas. Its transmission network covers a high-voltage grid that links generation facilities with distribution substations across Peninsular Malaysia, while its distribution network delivers electricity through a comprehensive system of substations, cables and service lines. In addition to core energy services, Tenaga Nasional provides engineering, procurement and construction services, as well as energy consultancy and metering solutions through its specialized subsidiaries.
Tenaga Nasional’s primary service area encompasses Peninsular Malaysia, where it serves millions of end users, including urban centers, industrial zones and rural communities. The company has also expanded into international markets through equity stakes and partnerships in power projects across Asia, the Middle East and Turkey, drawing on its expertise in grid reliability, project management and renewable integration. Strategic initiatives focus on enhancing system resilience, reducing carbon intensity and supporting Malaysia’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
As a government-linked corporation, Tenaga Nasional is overseen by a board of directors appointed in part by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, with a Group President and CEO guiding day-to-day operations. The leadership team emphasizes innovation, sustainability and customer engagement, aligning long-term investments with national energy policies. Through ongoing modernization of its networks, adoption of smart grid technologies and collaboration with industry stakeholders, Tenaga Nasional aims to ensure secure, efficient and affordable electricity for its growing customer base.
