TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD

TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD stands as the backbone of Malaysia’s modern civilisation — a company that powers not only cities, but the rhythm of everyday life.

As the nation’s largest electricity utility, it operates across the full energy value chain, supplying millions of homes, industries, and institutions with the energy that sustains progress.

Its journey reflects a powerful truth — that when power becomes reliable, growth becomes inevitable.

Founder:

Origins as Central Electricity Board, a government-established entity

Current Leadership:

Group CEO: Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan

The leadership continues to drive national energy security while advancing sustainable transformation.

Some companies sell energy — TENAGA NASIONAL built the system that makes it possible.

In the early days of Malaya, electricity was fragmented, with small generators serving isolated towns and no unified grid to ensure consistency.

In 1949, the Central Electricity Board was established not as a commercial venture, but as a national necessity — to organise and unify the country’s electrical systems.

This marked the beginning of infrastructure-led nation-building.

Power stations expanded, transmission lines stretched across regions, and the National Grid began to take shape, connecting cities, industries, and communities into a single network.

As Malaysia developed, demand surged, leading to the formation of the National Electricity Board in 1965, consolidating supply across Peninsular Malaysia.

In 1990, corporatisation into TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD marked a decisive shift from public authority to national enterprise.

From fragmented supply to unified grid, from public service to national powerhouse, from wires to infrastructure — its journey reflects a powerful truth — that electricity is not just energy, but the foundation of modern life.

Core Activities include:

• Electricity generation including thermal, hydro, and renewable sources

• Transmission through national grid infrastructure

• Distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial users

• Energy solutions and digital infrastructure services

The Group’s operational model focuses on full electricity value chain integration, from generation and transmission to distribution, retail supply, and energy-related services. By operating power generation assets, national grid infrastructure, distribution networks, and sustainability initiatives, TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD positions itself as both Malaysia’s primary electricity utility and a national energy infrastructure platform.

Notable Offerings Include:

• Nationwide electricity supply across Peninsular Malaysia

• Large-scale power plants and hydroelectric assets

• Grid infrastructure and transmission systems

• Renewable energy and sustainability initiatives

These offerings have enabled TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD to serve households, businesses, industries, government agencies, public institutions, and infrastructure users across Malaysia. Its services support daily living, manufacturing, commerce, public services, digital infrastructure, and long-term national development.

1949 – Establishment of Central Electricity Board

1965 – Formation of National Electricity Board

1980s – Nationwide electrification and grid expansion

1990 – Corporatisation into TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD

2000s – Expansion into large-scale power generation

2020s – Transition toward renewable energy and sustainability

TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD has built Malaysia’s national electricity infrastructure, forming the backbone that supports homes, industries, businesses, public services, and digital systems.

The Group has enabled industrialisation and economic growth by providing reliable electricity supply across key regions, production centres, and urban areas.

Through nationwide electrification and grid expansion, TNB has connected urban and rural communities, making access to electricity a foundation of social and economic development.

Its current transition toward renewable energy and sustainability reflects the evolving role of utilities in balancing energy security, affordability, and environmental responsibility.

Some companies power businesses — TENAGA NASIONAL powers a nation.

From scattered generators to a unified grid, its legacy is not defined by electricity alone, but by continuity.

Its journey stands as a testament that when a nation is powered, its future is illuminated.