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Human Capital Development

Supporting Our Employees in ET-Related Academic Meanwhile, our ET-related PhD program at UNITEN focuses
on research areas including Home Modular Energy Storage
Programs with Smart Management System and Optimal Planning and
Scheduling of Energy Storage System Towards High
One of the academic programs we offer our employees is Penetration of Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles in
sponsorship for Master and PhD studies related to Energy Distribution System. Ten (10) employees are involved in these
Transition (ET). These programs are part of the TNB research, supported by a total investment of RM394,540.
High- Performance Culture initiative, designed to reward and
develop outstanding talent, foster continuous improvement, Additionally, three (3) of our employees are currently enrolled
and support TNB’s goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050. in the Global Energy Technology Policy Professionals Program
By providing advanced education and training opportunities, (GETPPP), which started in March 2024 at Hanyang University
we equip our workforce with the knowledge and skills in South Korea. This program is a full-time master program
necessary to drive the company’s sustainability initiatives under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of
and innovation efforts. For this sponsorship program, we South Korea, with MOTIE covering RM544,236 of the costs and
collaborate with Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), TNB’s TNB contributing RM47,631. Such an international academic Along with the above, these programmes help with TNB’s Net
tertiary educational institution founded in 1997. program exposes our employees to global best practices and Zero goals by:
innovative technologies.
For ET-related Master programs at UNITEN, we offer a • Optimizing costs,
Master’s in Engineering by Research and a Master’s in • Ensuring grid reliability,
Energy Management by Coursework on a part-time basis. In Spearheading Academic Research for TNB’s Energy • Improving consumer engagement, and
January 2024, twenty (20) employees are enrolled, with a total Transition Goals • Aligning TNB’s strategies with national and international
investment of RM733,610.48. These programs help employees sustainability targets.
gain expertise in critical areas of energy transition, enabling Participants of the above programmes are engaging in key
them to contribute more effectively to TNB’s sustainability research areas that align closely with TNB’s ET agenda. These TNB is committed to strengthening its staff capabilities and
projects. are as follows: supporting their professional growth through continued
education. According to our records, the company
The ET-related PhD program began in October 2023. By significantly increased its investment in staff scholarships or
supporting advanced research, we aim to develop new reimbursements for the furthering of studies, from just over
technologies and solutions to help TNB lead in the energy RM160,000 in 2020 to a total of over RM1.76 million in 2024,
transition and sustainability sectors. These research proving TNB’s commitment in this area.
initiatives aim to create new technologies and solutions that
will help TNB in the energy transition and sustainability
sectors. They are critical for addressing complex challenges
and finding innovative solutions that can enhance our
operational efficiency and sustainability.

Carbon Management Water Management Biodiversity & Land Use Opportunities in RE Toxic Emissions & Waste
Human Capital Development Health & Safety Labour Rights Supply Chain Management Community Relations Corporate Governance