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How Tenaga Nasional Berhad Gives Back To Society?

Tenaga Nasional Berhad

For over 75 years, TNB has been dedicated to serving its industrial, commercial, and residential customers. As the leading electricity utility company headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, TNB provides affordable and reliable services across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Labuan. Their vision is to become a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, both in Malaysia and internationally.

TNB’s sustainability journey towards Net Zero Emissions by 2050 is centered on integrating ESG principles into their Reimagining TNB (RT) corporate strategy and business operations. We have prioritized eight UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to deliver sustainable value and empower their people and the wider community.

Fiscal Year-End: 31 December 2024

Industry: Financial Services

Net Profit: RM4.69 billion

The net profit of Tenaga Nasional Berhad increased in FY2024 to RM4.69 billion from RM2.77 billion during the previous financial year.

Profit Growth (YoY): 69.6%

The year on year net profit growth at Tenaga Nasional Berhad is at 69.6%

Dividend Payout: RM2.96 billion

The Group declared a higher dividend payout ratio for FY2024 at 59.6% which amounts to RM2.96 billion.

Zakat Fund: RM33 million

Tenaga Nasional Berhad contributed a total Zakat of RM33 million in FY2024.

Community Investment: RM63.78 million

Total cash contributions made by TNB during FY2024, was RM63.78 million. This contribution was made through community investment impacting 79,581 beneficiaries.

Employee Volunteer Hours: N/A

The total employee volunteer hours by Tenaga Nasional Berhad are not specified in their annual and sustainability report.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad:
Cash, In-Kind and Employee Volunteer Hours

No.	Contribution	Cash Giving	In-kind Giving	Employee Volunteer Hours	Beneficiaries
1	Home for the Needy	RM0.50M	N/A	N/A	962 families	Through the Home for the Needy programme, TNB has delivered 962 homes to support 962 families from B40 and underserved communities, including differently-abled individuals, senior citizens, and single parents. In 2024, the initiative continued with the refurbishment and construction of new homes for underprivileged families, representing an investment of RM0.5 million.
2	Village Street Lighting Programme	RM39.91m	N/A	N/A	Remote villages	Since 2002, TNB has partnered with the Government to expand the Village Street Lighting Programme, which enhances safety in rural communities by lighting public areas. In 2024, a total of 14,210 village streetlights were installed nationwide, at a total project cost of RM39.91 million.
5	Ceria Ke Sekolah Programme (CKS)	RM0.70M	N/A	N/A	6640 students	The annual CKS programme equips primary school students from low-income families with essential school items, including uniforms, bags, and shoes. In 2024, TNB contributed RM0.7 million, enabling 6,640 students to begin the school year with adequate supplies.
6	Yayasan Tenaga Nasional (YTN)	N/A	N/A	N/A	328 students	The TNB Prime Scholarship supports top academic achievers—regardless of household income—to pursue studies abroad, at UNITEN, and at public universities, benefiting 328 students this year. The TNB Shine Sponsorship further expands access by offering education loan assistance across UNITEN, public universities, and polytechnics nationwide.
17	Energising Malaysian Hockey Development	RM5.86M	N/A	N/A	100 teachers and 600 students	In 2024, TNB contributed RM5.86 million towards Malaysian hockey development, including RM4 million for the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC), RM0.5 million for the TNB Thunderbolts programme, and RM0.33 million for Sumbangan Peralatan & Klinik Hoki. Former national players from TNB also volunteered as coaches, reaching selected schools and clubs in Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, and Sabah. These initiatives benefited around 100 teachers and 600 students through programmes such as Pembangunan Klinik Hoki Remaja Negara and Kem Bakat Hoki 2024.
3	Program Satu Pemimpin Satu Kampung (Santuni Madani)	RM31k	N/A	N/A	Villages	Under the Santuni Madani framework, TNB’s Group Executive Committee members actively engage adopted villages to propose solutions for socioeconomic challenges, support infrastructure development, and strengthen community well-being. By December 2024, TNB had contributed over RM31,000 to this initiative and will continue these efforts beyond 2024.
4	Donation	RM1.81MM	N/A	N/A	122 beneficiaries	TNB remains committed to uplifting rural communities through holistic and innovative support, working closely with NGOs to address socioeconomic needs. As part of its social responsibility, TNB approved 122 applications in 2024 and contributed RM1,805,032.00 to various non-governmental organisations.
7	MyBrighter Future Programme	RM41.5M	N/A	N/A	1582 students	Through the My Brighter Future (MyBF) Programme, TNB creates pathways for marginalised youth and low-income families to pursue tertiary studies in STEM and TVET fields at selected universities, polytechnics, and community colleges. The programme covers tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. In 2024, TNB contributed more than RM41.5 million to support 1,582 students, prioritising those from underprivileged backgrounds.
8	“Debat Alam Sekitar”	N/A	Environmental awareness	N/A	Youth	TNB, together with UNITEN, co-organised the “Debat Alam Sekitar” competition initiated by the Department of Environment, enabling university students across Malaysia to debate environmental challenges using research-based insights. In conjunction with TNB’s 75th anniversary, a sustainability-themed video competition—“Sustainability Superheroes: Your Journey, Our Future”—was also introduced to inspire students to present innovative ideas or community projects that promote ESG values.
9	Malaysia Energy Literacy Programme (MELP)	N/A	Environmental awareness	N/A	25 schools	A key milestone of MELP is the introduction of Energy Literacy elective modules, developed collaboratively by PMO MELP, UNITEN and UKM professors, Suruhanjaya Tenaga, and TNB Subject Matter Experts. These modules have been successfully implemented at six universities: UNITEN, UKM, UMK, UTM, UniMAP, and UUM. In 2024, MELP also expanded its outreach to 25 schools and 35 communities across Peninsular Malaysia.
10	Green Guardian Centre	N/A	Environmental awareness	N/A	Youth	In 2024, TNB worked with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) and Yayasan Hijau Malaysia to strengthen the Green Guardian Centre at the National Science Centre. The centre aims to cultivate energy-smart behaviour among youth while enhancing their understanding of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy generation.
11	My Brighter Green Programme	RM1.76M	N/A	N/A	Environment	In 2024, TNB allocated RM1.76 million to environmental corporate responsibility initiatives under the My Brighter Green Programme, aiming to create long-term positive impacts on ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
12	My Brighter Green Programme	N/A	Tree Planting	N/A	Environment	TNB collaborated with the Malaysian Nature Society and the Bentong Forestry Department to restore degraded forests through joint tree-planting activities that enhance forest cover and biodiversity.
13	My Brighter Green Programme	N/A	Protect environment	N/A	Environment	To support forest health and safeguard endangered species, TNB partnered with NGOs such as Sahabat Alam Sungai Tampik to protect rare tree species and strengthen conservation efforts.
14	My Brighter Green Programme	N/A	Research	N/A	Environment	In partnership with the Forest Research Institute Malaysia, TNB advanced research and development initiatives that promote innovative and sustainable forestry practices.
15	My Brighter Green Programme	N/A	Beach clean up	N/A	Beach	TNB supported the Department of Environment in reducing plastic pollution through beach clean-up efforts, helping restore coastal areas such as Pantai Desaru to their natural beauty.
16	My Brighter Green Programme	N/A	Rooftop solar panel	N/A	Community	TNB enhanced the Kemaman firefly centre by installing rooftop solar panels at the firefly jetty and providing boat-handling training for local communities to strengthen their skills and operational competency.

Shows an increase monetarily or the number of beneficiaries from 2023 report.

Shows a decrease monetarily or the number of beneficiaries from 2023 report

1. The numerical value for total cash and in-kind giving was calculated based on individual monetary mentions in the Annual and Sustainability report.

2. The information above is derived from Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s 2024 Annual and Sustainability Report. Email correspondence was made between 1 November – 20 November 2025 to seek further clarification, however, no reply was received.

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Highlights From Tenaga Nasional Berhad's Giving

Focus Areas of Tenaga Nasional Berhad

Beneficiaries of Tenaga Nasional Berhad

During FY2024, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) disbursed RM63.78 million in community investments, representing 1.36% of its cash-to-profit giving ratio, which was lower than the level recorded in the previous financial year. The allocation of funds was primarily directed towards environmental initiatives (31.6%), followed by education (26.3%) and community development (21.1%).

Key initiatives included the My Brighter Green programme, Home for the Needy and Village Street. In terms of beneficiary focus, the largest share of TNB’s contributions targeted youth beneficiaries (36.8%), followed by the community at large (26.3%) and environmental causes (21.1%). However, TNB did not disclose the total number of employee volunteer hours for FY2024.