KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has appointed Datuk Shamsul Ahmad as its president and chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026, replacing Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan. The appointment is for a one-year term until Feb 28, 2027, with an option for a further one-year extension. The utility company said Shamsul’s tenure at TNB spans more than 37 years, during which he has held numerous key positions, particularly in the generation business. "In his current role as chief regulatory and stakeholder management officer, Shamsul has been instrumental in shaping Malaysia’s electricity supply industry regulatory framework. Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan has completed his tenure on Feb 28, 2026 after serving as president and CEO since March 2024.

Source: The Star February 27, 2026 23:51 UTC