KUALA LUMPUR: Southern Cable Group Bhd has secured a RM99.6mil contract from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) to supply underground cables and conductors.

In a statement, the cable and wire manufacturer said the latest contract increases the total value of its ongoing supply agreement with TNB to RM854.3mil.

“We are committed to supporting TNB’s development initiatives through our cable and wire solutions that enable grid expansion, renewable energy integration, and modernisation efforts.

"Furthermore, the growing demand for our cables and wires, driven by increasing activity in data centres, manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure, presents significant growth opportunities. Our robust production capacity ensures a reliable supply to support various sectors," said Southern Cable managing director Tung Eng Hai.

He said Southern Cables' orders in hand now exceeds RM1bil, which will provide strong revenue visibility until 2026.