Telekom Malaysia and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) have signed an MoU to co-develop an implementation plan to deliver on the government’s Nationwide Fiberisation Plan (NFP). The NFP was announced in March 2017, under which the government is seeking to expand the country’s fixed broadband infrastructure and increase the speeds available to consumers. Moreover, Telekom Malaysia expects the collaboration with TNB to not only help them capitalise on the combined strength of both government-linked companies in terms of reach, infrastructure and expertise, but also enable the most efficient cost structure and help accelerate the reach of the fibre broadband network. However, the MoU is subject to a definitive agreement being signed between the parties upon finalisation of the commercial terms. Telekom Malaysia is expected to make further announcements in due course.
