09 Sep 2025
TM and Scicom Form Strategic Partnership to Deliver World-Class, AI-Powered Customer Experience
Kuala Lumpur, 9 September 2025 – Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and Scicom (MSC) Berhad (Scicom) have entered into a strategic partnership to elevate customer experience through artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovation and operational excellence. The collaboration reflects TM’s commitment to delivering world-class customer engagement and taking its service standards to the next level.
The partnership will bring together operational expertise and next-generation AI solutions, including conversational bots, predictive analytics, sentiment analysis, and intelligent routing. This will enable faster responses, higher resolution rates, and more seamless experiences for customers across all channels, including voice, chat, email, and social media.
Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, Group Chief Executive Officer of TM said, “This partnership is a major step in TM’s journey to become a Digital Powerhouse by 2030, where delighting customers is a core pillar. By combining our strengths with Scicom’s, we will future-proof customer engagement through AI-driven innovation and a stronger collaborative ecosystem that will support TM’s long-term growth.”
“For our B2C segment, Unifi customers will enjoy faster responses, higher resolution rates and a more seamless experience across every touchpoint. For our B2B segment, this partnership, together with the capabilities of our subsidiary VADS Business Process Sdn Bhd (VADS BP), strengthens TM’s ability to deliver AI-powered customer experience solutions for enterprise and government clients across Malaysia, reinforcing our role as a trusted enabler of digital services,” he continued.
Dato’ Sri Leo Ariyanayakam, Group Chief Executive Officer of Scicom said, “This collaboration represents a defining moment for both companies. By combining TM’s nationwide scale with Scicom’s AI-driven platforms and BPO expertise, we are setting a new benchmark for customer management in Malaysia. Scicom’s technology stack, developed in-house over the years, underpins our ability to deliver intelligent automation, advanced analytics, and customer experience innovation at scale. We are confident that this partnership will deliver cost optimisation, higher levels of customer satisfaction, and new revenue streams, while advancing Malaysia’s standing in AI innovation for customer experience.”
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TM Wholesale signs with globe to level up gaming and e-sports services in the Philippines
Partnership will enable Globe to leverage e-sports services utilising Swarmio’s plug and play Ember gaming platform for improved performance TM Wholesale, the wholesale arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), has signed a collaborative agreement with Globe Telecom (Globe), for a nationwide rollout of Globe’s co-branded gaming solution called Globe Gamer Grounds powered by Ember in the Philippines. The partnership will provide Globe with access to Swarmio’s plug-and-play Ember gaming platform that will enhance Globe’s gaming and e-sports services and bring it closer to its millions of mobile and broadband end users. Leveraging TM’s established global network and infrastructure ecosystems, the platform enables Globe’s customers to enjoy ultra-low latency gaming experiences with faster download speeds. As the leading digital solutions provider in the Philippines, Globe operates nationwide fixed-line and broadband networks throughout the country, serving over 86 million mobile customers. Beyond providing telecommunications services, the Globe Group of companies also has a significant presence in various digital solutions businesses, leveraging its substantial customer base, distribution capabilities, and strategic partnerships to establish a footprint that spans numerous industry sectors including fintech, healthcare, entertainment, adtech, e-commerce, manpower, IT services, and venture capital. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Globe as the gaming and e-sports industry is now considered the world's biggest entertainment industry, with ASEAN gamers dominating the market. As a regional operator, TM Wholesale takes pride in making superior gaming experiences accessible to the industry via our wholesale offerings which provide a seamless and high-quality digital experience to users. This collaboration also aligns with our vision to create a more vibrant digital ecosystem throughout the region,” Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, Executive Vice President of TM Wholesale stated. Ralph Aligada, Head of Globe Games and Esports said, “With Globe's all-in-one gaming platform, the community of gamers will enjoy a seamless and high quality digital experience. We aim to excite all gamers regardless of age and skill level across the Philippines. We are hopeful that with this agreement, there will be more opportunities and innovative solutions that would benefit our gaming community and users in the country, perhaps even across the region.” Previously, TM Wholesale and Swarmio Media, a Canada-based gaming and e-sports technology company established a partnership to provide accessible and high-quality digital gaming and e-sports services throughout ASEAN. This partnership with Globe marks a breakthrough in TM’s collaboration with Swarmio Media, enhancing e-sports gaming and levelling up digital experiences for the Philippines and across the region.
TM Celebrates Aidilfitri 2025 with “Salam Teristimewa”, Empowering Autistic Community through AI and Art
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 April 2025 – This Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (“TM” or “the Group”) presents “Salam Teristimewa”, a special campaign that brings together creativity, inclusion and innovation to celebrate the unique talents of Malaysia’s autistic community. Adding further meaning to the celebration, this year’s campaign also coincides with World Autism Acceptance Month in April. In supporting this, TM is collaborating with NakSeni, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering artists with disabilities, to shine a spotlight on three creative autistic individuals—Izzati Shahrin, Yuri Azzari, and Maria Soo. Rich in emotion, colour and individuality, their original artworks have been transformed by TM into dynamic, animated expressions using generative AI tools. These animated visuals offer an immersive glimpse into how neurodiverse individuals interpret themes such as festive joy, human connection and the feeling of belonging, among core elements of Aidilfitri that resonate will all Malaysians. Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, TM Group Chief Executive Officer said, “This Aidilfitri, we are celebrating the power of expression, inclusion, and how technology can and should be used to uplift lives. We believe that every voice, especially those less heard, has a story worth sharing. Through “Salam Teristimewa”, we are humbled to raise awareness around autism acceptance to foster a greater understanding of neurodiversity and promote a more inclusive society. “This initiative reflects TM’s broader aspiration to become a Digital Powerhouse by 2030, where innovation is not just about advancing technology, but about creating meaningful impact for communities. By harnessing the latest AI video generation tool, we have reimagined how art and technology can intersect to amplify underrepresented voices, and offer all Malaysians a new, heartfelt perspective on Raya,” added Amar. As part of the campaign, the public is invited to view the animated artworks on TM’s official social media platform via @mytmgroup or via the QR code below. Each piece offers a window into the autistic artists’ perspectives, blurring the line between technology and human emotion and creating a celebration that is truly teristimewa.
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