Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) recently signed a business partnership agreement with CPCNet Hong Kong Limited (CPCNet), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC 1616 Holding Limited to provide CPCNet with managed ICT services including Multi Protocol Label Switching Virtual Private Network (MPLS VPN), Metro-E and Managed Customer Premise Equipment (CPE).

Under the partnership agreement, CPCNet will establish a new Point of Presence (POP) in Malaysia, located at TM Carrier Neutral Data Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The new POP will enable CPCNet to fulfill the increasing needs of its corporate customers by leveraging on TM’s extensive domestic access and capacity. The new POP is scheduled to be commissioned in September 2009.

The partnership will further extend the two companies’ network reach through the combination of TM’s strong network and service capabilities in Malaysia and CPCNet’s 27 managed POPs in China. This will boost the international connectivity between China and Malaysia, hence providing better access for customers of both companies.

The partnership will also enable TM, as Malaysia’s leading new generation communications provider and CPCNet, a regional renowned communications and security solution partner, to enhance the value of products and services provided to their respective customers, both in Malaysia and China by delivering more economic and competitive offerings in serving their different business needs.

The companies’ collaboration was ratified in a signing ceremony held recently in Kuala Lumpur. Dato’ Adnan Rofiee, Group Chief Operating Officer, TM and Rozaimy Abdul Rahman, Executive Vice President, Global, TM represented TM at the event while CPCNet was represented by Stephen Ho, Chief Executive Officer of CPCNet and Joel Ma, Executive Vice President, International Business, CPCNet.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Rozaimy, said: “We are happy to note that through this partnership, TM and CPCNet will together join hands to provide unparalleled telecommunications solutions and services to the increasing demand of customers from corporate and enterprise segments. It will also drive the corporate and enterprise segments particularly in catering the needs of customers who demand for flexible, scalable and future-proof global networking solutions.

“We believe that this strategic partnership will further strengthen both companies’ positions as the preferred network and communications service providers in the region. TM will continue our efforts to stay at the forefront by providing class leading global connectivity and services through strategic partnership with our esteemed partners. In our quest for future and sustainable growth, we are constantly developing strategic business relationships with our partners to expand our offerings and building market mindshare as a global brand,” Rozaimy further explained.

“We are delighted to be working with TM on this project and extend our first POP here in Malaysia. As Malaysia’s leading communications provider, TM has a wealth of experience in working with top-tier enterprises, and carrier partners including CPCNet. This partnership is a strategic move for us to address the increasing needs of our customers and to further strengthen our presence in Asia,” said Joel Ma.

About TM

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), Malaysia’s leading integrated information and communications group, offers a comprehensive range of communication services and solutions in broadband, data and fixed-line. As a market leader in the broadband and fixed-line businesses, TM is driven to deliver value to its stakeholders in a highly competitive environment. The Group places emphasis on continuing customer service quality enhancements and innovations.

With its extensive global connectivity, TM is poised to position Malaysia as a regional Internet hub and digital gateway for South-East Asia. In line with this, TM is evolving into a Next Generation Network service provider enabling the Group to enhance its efficiency and productivity while providing enriched products and services.

On the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) front, the Group has always been a major corporate contributor towards responsible activities in the belief that these practices are a fundamental tenet of good corporate governance. The Group promotes 3 major platforms i.e. education, community/nation-building and environment. Under education, TM has spent some RM800 million to develop Multimedia University into one of the top universities in Malaysia with more than 20,000 students. TM has also provided scholarships to over 10,000 graduates pursuing academic programmes locally and overseas. Under the community/nation-building platform, the Group contributes towards causes that bring value to the community and nation at large. TM was awarded the prestigious STAR-BIZ ICRM Corporate Responsibility Award under the workplace category for 2008.