Telekom Malaysia Confirms Staff and Contractors Involved in Major Cable Theft in Penang

KUALA LUMPUR — Telekom Malaysia (TM) has confirmed that its employees and contractors were involved in a cable theft in Tanjung Bungah, Penang, where 242 rods of telecommunication cables, worth RM100,000, were stolen. Eight men, allegedly working with TM, were arrested, and two lorries, a pickup, and a van bearing TM logos were seized.

TM stated it is fully cooperating with authorities and has zero tolerance for misconduct, promising firm actions based on the investigation. The company stressed that cable theft poses serious risks, disrupts essential services, and endangers lives. TM called on the public to report suspicious activities to the police.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the security and reliability of Malaysia’s digital infrastructure and thanked the Royal Malaysian Police for their swift response.