Date of change | 30 May 2024 |
Name | ENCIKBALASINGHAM A/L A. NAMASIWAYAM |
Age | 72 |
Gender | Male |
Nationality | Malaysia |
Designation | Independent Director |
Directorate | Independent and Non Executive |
Type of change | Retirement |
No |
Qualifications
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Major/Field of Study
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Institute/University
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Additional Information
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Degree
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electrical Engineering
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Portsmouth Polytechnic, United Kingdom (UK)
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Diploma
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Diploma in Electrical Engineering
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Technical College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 |
Others
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Fellow
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Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
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4 |
Others
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Professional Engineer
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Board of Engineers, Malaysia
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Others
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Member
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK
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Working experience and occupation |
Balasingham A. Namasiwayam has been involved in the telecommunications industry for more than 50 years. He began his career with the then Jabatan Telekom Malaysia in 1972 as Technical Assistant and thereafter served in various capacities, covering planning, implementation, maintenance and control of key technical projects and operational aspects within TM Group. His last position in TM was General Manager of Specialised Network Services, responsible for the marketing, implementation, operation and maintenance of networks for various customers. In 2003, he was appointed as CEO of Fiberail Sdn Bhd (Fiberail), TM's joint venture company which involved in the deployment of fibre cable and sale of fibre products. In 2008, he was appointed as Business Advisor of Fiberail, assisting the Board and Management in all aspects of the company, until the expiry of his contract in June 2009. He was previously a director of TIME dotCom Berhad from July 2009 until mid-April 2016. |
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer |
None |
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer | None |
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries | Holds direct interest in TM of 16,279 ordinary shares or 0.0004% of TM's issued and paid up capital. |
Remarks : |
Upon his retirement as Director, Encik Balasingham A. Namasiwayam shall also cease to act as: a) Chairman of the Board Tender Committee; and b) Member of the Board Risk and Investment Committee. |
Company Name | TELEKOM MALAYSIA BERHAD |
Stock Name | TM |
Date Announced | 30 May 2024 |
Category | Change in Boardroom |
Reference Number | C03-24052024-00014 |