STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS IN 2023: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MALAYSIA’S TRANSMISSION NETWORK In 2023, TNB’s Grid Division embarked on a pivotal journey to not only expand but also to bolster Malaysia’s 132kV, 275kV, and 500kV transmission network. This year, the division’s strategic developments were underpinned by a comprehensive plan to ensure the sustainability and vitality of TNB’s core business while unlocking Malaysia’s Energy Transition (ET) ambition. The initiatives spearheaded by the Grid Division were aimed at making the grid more flexible, supportive of Variable Renewable Energy, and capable of meeting the future electricity demands of Malaysia. Unlocking Malaysia’s ET Ambition The Grid Division focused on three main roles in 2023, each crucial for supporting Malaysia’s journey towards a sustainable energy future: Optimising Our Grid Transmission Assets through Digitalisation Recognising digitalisationas a key enabler for a modern, robust and flexible grid, we have continued to rolled out many digital initiatives in 2023 under our Grid Digital Transformation (GDT) Programme. The GDT Programme serves as our roadmap for a more data-driven business, addressing the lack of visibility and information on asset and asset systems. Some of the noteworthy milestones that were accomplished in 2023 were: Our continuing efforts to optimise our transmission network has resulted in us being positioned in the Best Performer quadrant of the International Transmission Operation & Maintenance Study, with 13 of the evaluated 19 asset sub-functions being rated within that quadrant. This is an acknowledgement of our continuous drive for excellence and puts on par with other prominent transmission utilities globally. By enhancing grid flexibility and strengthening regional interconnections, the division aimed to accommodate an increasing share of grid-connected renewable energy, particularly solar. This includes significant efforts in cross-border interconnection enhancements with Thailand through EGAT, demonstrating a commitment