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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD — Interim / Quarterly Report 2026
May 25, 2026
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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD
Registration No. 199601040939 (413292-P)
Incorporated in Malaysia
QUARTERLY REPORT ON CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
I. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| INDIVIDUAL QUARTER | CUMULATIVE QUARTER | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited current year quarter | Unaudited preceding year corresponding quarter | Unaudited three months to 31/03/2026 | Unaudited three months to 31/03/2025 | |
| RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | |
| Operating revenue | 454,131 | 428,585 | 454,131 | 428,585 |
| Operating expenses | ||||
| - depreciation and amortisation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets | (52,256) | (48,187) | (52,256) | (48,187) |
| - other operating expenses * | (245,273) | (247,144) | (245,273) | (247,144) |
| Other operating income (net) | 43 | 579 | 43 | 579 |
| Profit from operations | 156,645 | 133,833 | 156,645 | 133,833 |
| Income from investments | 5,983 | 8,673 | 5,983 | 8,673 |
| Finance costs | (6,873) | (5,741) | (6,873) | (5,741) |
| Share of profit from associates and jointly controlled entity, net of tax | 4,202 | 9,863 | 4,202 | 9,863 |
| Profit before tax | 159,957 | 146,628 | 159,957 | 146,628 |
| Tax expense | (41,632) | (34,315) | (41,632) | (34,315) |
| Profit for the period | 118,325 | 112,313 | 118,325 | 112,313 |
| Profit/(Loss) attributable to: | ||||
| Owners of the Company | 119,188 | 112,993 | 119,188 | 112,993 |
| Non-controlling interests | (863) | (680) | (863) | (680) |
| 118,325 | 112,313 | 118,325 | 112,313 | |
| Profit for the period | 118,325 | 112,313 | 118,325 | 112,313 |
| Other comprehensive expense, net of tax: | ||||
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | ||||
| - Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations | (15,674) | (4,345) | (15,674) | (4,345) |
| (15,674) | (4,345) | (15,674) | (4,345) | |
| Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | ||||
| - Net change in fair value of equity investments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income ("FVOCI") | (819) | (3,766) | (819) | (3,766) |
| (819) | (3,766) | (819) | (3,766) |
- Included in other operating expenses for the current quarter and year-to-date period ended 31 March 2026 and the corresponding periods ended 31 March 2025 are net foreign exchange losses of RM9,130,000 and RM4,123,000 respectively.
The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the Annual Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD
Registration No. 199601040939 (413292-P)
Incorporated in Malaysia
I. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (CONTINUED)
| INDIVIDUAL QUARTER | CUMULATIVE QUARTER | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited current year quarter 31/03/2026 RM'000 | Unaudited preceding year corresponding quarter 31/03/2025 RM'000 | Unaudited three months to 31/03/2026 RM'000 | Unaudited three months to 31/03/2025 RM'000 | |
| Total other comprehensive expense for the period, net of tax | (16,493) | (8,111) | (16,493) | (8,111) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 101,832 | 104,202 | 101,832 | 104,202 |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to: | ||||
| Owners of the Company | 102,695 | 104,882 | 102,695 | 104,882 |
| Non-controlling interests | (863) | (680) | (863) | (680) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 101,832 | 104,202 | 101,832 | 104,202 |
| Earnings per share (based on weighted average number of ordinary shares) | ||||
| - Basic | 6.45 sen | 6.11 sen | 6.45 sen | 6.11 sen |
| - Diluted | 6.45 sen | 6.11 sen | 6.45 sen | 6.11 sen |
The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the Annual Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD
Registration No. 199601040939 (413292-P)
Incorporated in Malaysia
II. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| | Unaudited
as at
31/03/2026
RM'000 | Audited
as at
31/12/2025
RM'000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Non-current assets | | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 1,868,156 | 1,830,691 |
| Investment property | 1,335 | 1,343 |
| Right-of-use assets | 81,376 | 82,686 |
| Intangible assets | 155,260 | 145,010 |
| Investment in associates | 492,339 | 498,686 |
| Investment in jointly controlled entity | 820,874 | 787,344 |
| Other investments | 39,507 | 41,646 |
| Deferred tax assets | 33,796 | 35,702 |
| Trade and other receivables | 121,348 | 123,330 |
| Contract assets | 3,002 | 7,144 |
| | 3,616,993 | 3,553,582 |
| Current assets | | |
| Tax recoverable | 14,757 | 12,767 |
| Trade and other receivables | 364,063 | 307,972 |
| Contract assets | 23,722 | 21,177 |
| Inventories | 10,615 | - |
| Restricted cash | 1,184 | 1,365 |
| Cash and bank balances | 253,250 | 475,925 |
| | 667,591 | 819,206 |
| Total assets | 4,284,584 | 4,372,788 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | | |
| Equity | | |
| Share capital | 1,473,403 | 1,473,403 |
| Reserves | 1,372,657 | 1,738,094 |
| Equity attributable to owners of the Company | 2,846,060 | 3,211,497 |
| Non-controlling interests | (3,505) | 30,412 |
| Total equity | 2,842,555 | 3,241,909 |
| Non-current liabilities | | |
| Lease liabilities | 45,022 | 46,174 |
| Contract liabilities | 382,271 | 383,533 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 160,951 | 156,036 |
| | 588,244 | 585,743 |
| Current liabilities | | |
| Borrowings | 281,916 | 2,874 |
| Lease liabilities | 13,620 | 15,061 |
| Trade and other payables | 423,257 | 388,356 |
| Contract liabilities | 105,629 | 100,997 |
| Redemption liability | - | 32,003 |
| Tax payable | 29,363 | 5,845 |
| | 853,785 | 545,136 |
| Total liabilities | 1,442,029 | 1,130,879 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 4,284,584 | 4,372,788 |
| Net assets per share attributable to ordinary owners of the Company | RM1.54 | RM1.74 |
The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the Annual Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD
Registration No. 199601040939 (413292-P)
Incorporated in Malaysia
III. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
| Unaudited three months to 31/03/2026 RM'000 | Unaudited three months to 31/03/2025 RM'000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Activities | ||
| Cash receipts from customers | 432,173 | 414,068 |
| Transfer from/(to) restricted cash | 180 | (2) |
| Cash payments to suppliers | (139,352) | (183,011) |
| Cash payments to employees and for administrative expenses | (112,102) | (111,917) |
| Cash generated from operations | 180,899 | 119,138 |
| Tax paid | (14,641) | (30,087) |
| Tax refunded | - | 10 |
| Net cash generated from operating activities | 166,258 | 89,061 |
| Investing Activities | ||
| Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | (88,841) | (88,005) |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries | (32,003) | - |
| Acquisition of other investment | (146) | - |
| Increase in investment in jointly controlled entity | (33,061) | (20,946) |
| Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | - | 403 |
| Investment income received | 6,052 | 10,031 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (147,999) | (98,517) |
| Financing Activities | ||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 280,000 | - |
| Repayment of borrowings | (958) | (959) |
| Finance charges paid | (139) | (163) |
| Payment of lease liabilities | (5,266) | (4,656) |
| Purchase of shares held by Share Grant Plan ("SGP") trust | (7,281) | - |
| Dividend paid to owners | (500,105) | (700,147) |
| Dividend paid to non-controlling interest | - | (972) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (233,749) | (706,897) |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (215,490) | (716,353) |
| Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held | (7,185) | (5,550) |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at beginning of financial year | 475,925 | 1,237,360 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | Note (a) | 253,250 |
| Note (a): | ||
| Cash and bank balances | 161,469 | 230,860 |
| Deposit with licensed bank maturing less than three (3) months | 91,781 | 284,597 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 253,250 | 515,457 |
| Restricted cash | 1,184 | 1,359 |
| Cash and bank balances | 254,434 | 516,816 |
The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the Annual Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD
Registration No. 199601040939 (413292-P)
Incorporated in Malaysia
IV. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| Attributable to the owners of the Company | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-distributable | Distributable | ||||||||
| Three months to 31 March 2026 (Unaudited) | Share Capital RM'000 | FVOCI Reserve RM'000 | Foreign Currency Translation Reserve RM'000 | Share Grant/ Option Reserves RM'000 | Shares held by SGP trust RM'000 | Retained Earnings RM'000 | Equity attributable to owners of the Company RM'000 | Non-controlling Interest RM'000 | Total Equity RM'000 |
| Balance as at 1 January 2026 | 1,473,403 | 31,681 | 796 | 14,351 | - | 1,691,266 | 3,211,497 | 30,412 | 3,241,909 |
| Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 119,188 | 119,188 | (863) | 118,325 |
| Fair value loss on equity investments designated at FVOCI | - | (819) | - | - | - | - | (819) | - | (819) |
| Exchange differences recognised directly in equity | - | - | (15,674) | - | - | - | (15,674) | - | (15,674) |
| Total other comprehensive expense for the period | - | (819) | (15,674) | - | - | - | (16,493) | - | (16,493) |
| Total comprehensive (expense)/income for the period | - | (819) | (15,674) | - | - | 119,188 | 102,695 | (863) | 101,832 |
| Contributions by and distributions to owners of the Company | |||||||||
| Dividend to owners of the Company | - | - | - | - | - | (500,105) | (500,105) | - | (500,105) |
| Purchase of shares held by SGP trust | - | - | - | - | (7,281) | - | (7,281) | - | (7,281) |
| Employee SGP/option scheme | - | - | - | 6,200 | - | - | 6,200 | - | 6,200 |
| Subscription of shares to acquire non-controlling interest | - | - | - | 33,054 | - | - | 33,054 | (33,054) | - |
| Total transactions with owners of the Company | - | - | - | 39,254 | (7,281) | (500,105) | (468,132) | (33,054) | (501,186) |
| Balance as at 31 March 2026 | 1,473,403 | 30,862 | (14,878) | 53,605 | (7,281) | 1,310,349 | 2,846,060 | (3,505) | 2,842,555 |
The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the Annual Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD
Registration No. 199601040939 (413292-P)
Incorporated in Malaysia
IV. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED)
| Attributable to the owners of the Company | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-distributable | Distributable | ||||||||
| Three months to 31 March 2025 (Unaudited) | Share Capital RM'000 | FVOCI Reserve RM'000 | Foreign Currency Translation Reserve RM'000 | Share Grant/ Option Reserves RM'000 | Hedging Reserve RM'000 | Retained Earnings RM'000 | Equity attributable to owners of the Company RM'000 | Non-controlling Interest RM'000 | Total Equity RM'000 |
| Balance as at 1 January 2025 | 1,473,403 | 35,445 | 31,838 | (4,794) | (52) | 2,363,339 | 3,899,179 | 32,923 | 3,932,102 |
| Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 112,993 | 112,993 | (680) | 112,313 |
| Fair value loss on equity investments designated at FVOCI | - | (3,766) | - | - | - | - | (3,766) | - | (3,766) |
| Exchange differences recognised directly in equity | - | - | (4,345) | - | - | - | (4,345) | - | (4,345) |
| Total other comprehensive expense for the period | - | (3,766) | (4,345) | - | - | - | (8,111) | - | (8,111) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - | (3,766) | (4,345) | - | - | 112,993 | 104,882 | (680) | 104,202 |
| Contributions by and distributions to owners of the Company | |||||||||
| Dividend to owners of the Company | - | - | - | - | - | (700,147) | (700,147) | - | (700,147) |
| Dividend to non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (972) | (972) |
| Employee SGP/option scheme | - | - | - | 6,547 | - | - | 6,547 | - | 6,547 |
| Total transactions with owners of the Company | - | - | - | 6,547 | - | (700,147) | (693,600) | (972) | (694,572) |
| Balance as at 31 March 2025 | 1,473,403 | 31,679 | 27,493 | 1,753 | (52) | 1,776,185 | 3,310,461 | 31,271 | 3,341,732 |
The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the Annual Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD
Registration No. 199601040939 (413292-P)
Incorporated in Malaysia
V. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Basis of Preparation
The interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with MFRS 134, Interim Financial Reporting and paragraph 9.22 of the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. The interim financial statements also comply with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and requirements of the Companies Act 2016, where applicable.
The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Annual Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. The explanatory notes attached to the interim financial statements provide an explanation of events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of changes in the financial position and performance of the Group since the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
2. Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies and presentation adopted for these interim financial statements are consistent with those adopted in the audited financial statements of the Group for the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
At the date of this interim financial statements, the following standards and amendments have been issued but are not yet effective and have not been adopted by the Group:
| Description | Effective for annual periods beginning on or after | |
|---|---|---|
| MFRS 18 | Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements | 1 January 2027 |
| MFRS 19 | Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures | 1 January 2027 |
| Amendments to MFRS 10 and MFRS 128 | Consolidated Financial Statements and Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures – Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture | Date yet to be confirmed by MASB |
The Group plans to apply the above-mentioned accounting standards and amendments where applicable, when they become effective in the respective financial year.
The initial application of the above-mentioned standards and amendments, where applicable, are not expected to have any financial impact except for MFRS 18 "Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements" effective for annual period beginning on or after 1 January 2027.
3. Audit report in respect of the 2025 financial statements
The audit report on the Group's Annual Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 was not qualified.
4. Seasonal or cyclical factors
The Group's operations are not subject to any significant seasonal or cyclical factors.
5. Unusual items due to their nature, size or incidence
There were no items affecting assets, liabilities, equity, net income or cash flows that were unusual because of their nature, size or incidence in the current quarter ended 31 March 2026.
6. Material changes in estimates used
There were no changes in estimates of amounts reported in prior financial years that have material effects in the current quarter ended 31 March 2026.
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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD
Registration No. 199601040939 (413292-P)
Incorporated in Malaysia
7. Debt and equity securities
During the three-month period ended 31 March 2026, a total of 1,199,900 ordinary shares in the Company were purchased, via its share grant trustee, for the purpose of granting the shares to eligible employees in accordance with the Company's SGP. The shares were purchased at a weighted average price of RM6.05 per share.
Other than the above, the Group did not undertake any other issuance and/or repayment of debt and equity securities, share buy-backs, share cancellations and resale of treasury shares during the current three months period ended 31 March 2026.
8. Dividends
On 25 March 2026, the Company paid an ordinary interim tax exempt (single tier) dividend of 17.32 sen per ordinary share and a special interim tax exempt (single tier) dividend of 9.73 sen per ordinary share in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
9. Segmental Reporting
| Individual Quarter | Cumulative Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | Preceding year corresponding quarter | Three months to | Three months to | |
| Group | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 |
| RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | |
| Operating Revenue | ||||
| Voice | 10,684 | 10,987 | 10,684 | 10,987 |
| Data | 409,557 | 378,339 | 409,557 | 378,339 |
| Cloud and other services | 28,238 | 37,797 | 28,238 | 37,797 |
| Others | 5,652 | 1,462 | 5,652 | 1,462 |
| 454,131 | 428,585 | 454,131 | 428,585 | |
| Operating Expenses: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortisation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets | (52,256) | (48,187) | (52,256) | (48,187) |
| Other operating expenses | (245,273) | (247,144) | (245,273) | (247,144) |
| Other operating income (net) | 43 | 579 | 43 | 579 |
| Profit from operations | 156,645 | 133,833 | 156,645 | 133,833 |
| Income from investments | 5,983 | 8,673 | 5,983 | 8,673 |
| Finance costs | (6,873) | (5,741) | (6,873) | (5,741) |
| Share of profit from associates and jointly controlled entity, net of tax | 4,202 | 9,863 | 4,202 | 9,863 |
| Profit before tax | 159,957 | 146,628 | 159,957 | 146,628 |
| Tax expense | (41,632) | (34,315) | (41,632) | (34,315) |
| Profit for the period | 118,325 | 112,313 | 118,325 | 112,313 |
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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD
Registration No. 199601040939 (413292-P)
Incorporated in Malaysia
- Segmental Reporting (continued)
| Individual Quarter | Cumulative Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | Preceding year corresponding quarter | Three months to | Three months to | |
| Group | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 | 31/03/2026 | 31/12/2025 |
| RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | |
| Geographical locations | ||||
| Operating Revenue | ||||
| Within Malaysia | 436,340 | 410,154 | 436,340 | 410,154 |
| Outside Malaysia | 17,791 | 18,431 | 17,791 | 18,431 |
| 454,131 | 428,585 | 454,131 | 428,585 | |
| Timing of revenue recognition | ||||
| Over time | 436,450 | 413,588 | 436,450 | 413,588 |
| At a point in time | 17,681 | 14,997 | 17,681 | 14,997 |
| 454,131 | 428,585 | 454,131 | 428,585 |
- Valuation of Property, Plant and Equipment
There were no material changes to the valuation of property, plant and equipment since the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
- Material events subsequent to the end of the current financial quarter
There were no items, transactions or events of a material and unusual nature from 31 December 2025 to 19 May 2026 (being the latest practicable date) that would have a substantial effect on the financial results of the Group.
- Changes in the composition of the Group during the financial quarter ended 31 March 2026
(i) On 12 February 2026, the Company completed the acquisition of 359,893 ordinary shares in the share capital of AVM Cloud Sdn Bhd ("AVM") from all remaining minority shareholders of AVM (the "Vendors"), for a purchase consideration of RM32,002,785 in accordance to a Sale and Purchase Agreement entered into between the Company and the Vendors dated 5 December 2025 (the "SPA"). The SPA was entered into pursuant to an option eligible for exercise by the Vendors in Quarter 1 2026 to sell their shares in AVM to the Company, as provided for in the Shareholders Agreement between AVM and its then shareholders dated 7 January 2021. Consequently, the Company's equity interest in AVM has increased from 67% to 100%, thereby rendering AVM a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
(ii) On 27 March 2026, the Company participated in a capital call by its jointly controlled entity, AIMS Data Centre Holding Sdn Bhd ("AIMS"), by subscribing for 19,320 new ordinary shares for a total consideration of RM33,061,350. The subscription did not result in any change to the Company's equity interest in AIMS, which remains at 51% of the issued ordinary shares, with an effective interest of 30%.
There were no other changes in the composition of the Group during the financial quarter ended 31 March 2026.
- Contingent liabilities/assets
There were no changes in the contingent liabilities or contingent assets since the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD
Registration No. 199601040939 (413292-P)
Incorporated in Malaysia
14. Capital commitments
As at
31/03/2026
RM'000
Property, plant and equipment
Contracted but not provided for
354,696
15. Fair value information
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables reasonably approximate fair values due to the relatively short-term nature of these financial instruments. Accordingly, the fair values and level of the fair value hierarchy have not been presented for these financial instruments.
Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the input used in the valuation technique as follows:
- Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical financial assets or liabilities that the Group can access at the measurement date.
- Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the financial assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly.
- Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value and financial instruments not carried at fair value for which fair value and carrying value are as disclosed.
| ←---Total fair value---→ | Carrying value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | Level 1 RM'000 | Level 2 RM'000 | Level 3 RM'000 | Total RM'000 | Total RM'000 |
| Financial instruments carried at fair value: | |||||
| Financial assets | |||||
| Other investments | - | - | 39,507 | 39,507 | 39,507 |
16. Tax expense
The income tax expense for the Group for the current quarter ended 31 March 2026 were made up as follows:
| Individual Quarter | Cumulative Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Current quarter 31/03/2026 RM'000 | Preceding year corresponding quarter 31/03/2025 RM'000 | Three months to 31/03/2026 RM'000 | Three months to 31/03/2025 RM'000 |
| Tax expense: | ||||
| - Current year | 35,778 | 31,629 | 35,778 | 31,629 |
| - Under/(over) provision in prior years | 14 | (2,151) | 14 | (2,151) |
| 35,792 | 29,478 | 35,792 | 29,478 | |
| Deferred tax expense: | ||||
| - Origination of temporary differences | 5,840 | 4,826 | 5,840 | 4,826 |
| - Under provision in prior years | - | 11 | - | 11 |
| 5,840 | 4,837 | 5,840 | 4,837 | |
| Total tax expense | 41,632 | 34,315 | 41,632 | 34,315 |
The effective tax rate of the Group for the current quarter ended 31 March 2026 is slightly higher than the statutory tax rate of 24% mainly due to non-deductible expenses.
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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD
Registration No. 199601040939 (413292-P)
Incorporated in Malaysia
17. Status of corporate proposals not completed as at the latest practicable date
There were no corporate proposals which have been announced but not completed as at 19 May 2026, being the latest practicable date.
18. Borrowings
The Group's borrowings as at 31 March 2026 and 31 December 2025 are as follows:
| 31 March 2026 | Amount repayable in one year or on demand RM'000 | Amount repayable after one year RM'000 | Total RM'000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borrowings | |||
| Secured: | |||
| - Denominated in RM | 281,916 | - | 281,916 |
| As at 31 March 2026 | 281,916 | - | 281,916 |
| 31 December 2025 | |||
| Borrowings | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 |
| Secured: | |||
| - Denominated in RM | 2,874 | - | 2,874 |
| As at 31 December 2025 | 2,874 | - | 2,874 |
The Group's borrowings were utilised to finance its capital expenditure and working capital requirements. The borrowings comprise of floating rate facilities, which bear interest that ranges from approximately $3.68\%$ to $5.30\%$ per annum.
19. Off-balance sheet financial instruments
The cash and cash equivalents of the Group as at 31 March 2026 did not include bank balances amounting to RM8,957,000 (31 December 2025: RM9,081,000) held in trust by the Group for consortium members of the Asia Pacific Gateway submarine cable project. These balances are maintained for the purpose of settling payments to suppliers in accordance with the terms of the related supply contract.
Other than as stated above, the Group does not have any off-balance sheet financial instruments as at the latest practicable date of this report.
20. Material litigation
The Company and its subsidiaries have no outstanding material litigation as at 19 May 2026, being the latest practicable date.
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TIME DOTCOM BERHAD
Registration No. 199601040939 (413292-P)
Incorporated in Malaysia
- Comparison between the current quarter ("Q1 2026") and the immediately preceding quarter ("Q4 2025")
| Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Increase/(Decrease) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | % | |
| Revenue by product: | ||||
| Voice | 10,684 | 11,165 | (481) | (4.3) |
| Data | 409,557 | 410,818 | (1,261) | (0.3) |
| Cloud and other services | 28,238 | 39,359 | (11,121) | (28.3) |
| Others | 5,652 | 3,451 | 2,201 | 63.8 |
| Revenue | 454,131 | 464,793 | (10,662) | (2.3) |
| Profit before tax | 159,957 | 123,835 | 36,122 | 29.2 |
The Group reported consolidated revenue of RM454.1 million in Q1 2026, which is RM10.7 million or 2.3% lower compared to RM464.8 million recorded in Q4 2025. The decrease in consolidated revenue was mainly due to a decline in cloud and other services, followed by voice and data revenue.
The Group's consolidated profit before tax in Q1 2026 amounted to RM159.9 million, which is RM36.1 million higher than the consolidated profit before tax of RM123.8 million in Q4 2025. Higher consolidated profit before tax is mainly contributed by:
a) higher dividend income by RM2.9 million;
b) lower net foreign exchange loss by RM1.2 million (Q1 2026: RM9.1 million, Q4 2025: RM10.3 million);
c) lower depreciation and amortisation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets by RM2.6 million;
d) impairment of investment in associate recognised in Q4 2025 of RM32.9 million; and
partially offset with lower interest income and share of profit from associates and jointly controlled entity.
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22. Review of performance for the current quarter
Comparison between the current quarter (“Q1 2026”) versus three months period ended 31 March 2025 (“Q1 2025”)
| Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Increase/(Decrease) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | % | |
| Revenue by product: | ||||
| Voice | 10,684 | 10,987 | (303) | (2.8) |
| Data | 409,557 | 378,339 | 31,218 | 8.3 |
| Cloud and other services | 28,238 | 37,797 | (9,559) | (25.3) |
| Others | 5,652 | 1,462 | 4,190 | >100 |
| Revenue | 454,131 | 428,585 | 25,546 | 6.0 |
| Profit before tax | 159,957 | 146,628 | 13,329 | 9.1 |
The Group reported consolidated revenue of RM454.1 million in Q1 2026, which is RM25.5 million or 6.0% higher compared to RM428.6 million recorded in Q1 2025. The increase in consolidated revenue was mainly contributed by higher revenue from data.
The Group recorded consolidated profit before tax of RM159.9 million for the current quarter, which is RM13.3 million higher than the consolidated profit before tax of RM146.6 million recorded in Q1 2025. The increase in the Group's Q1 2026 profit before tax was mainly contributed by the following:
a) higher overall revenue in Q1 2026;
b) higher dividend income by RM2.9 million; and
partially offset with higher net loss foreign exchange by RM5.0 million (Q1 2026: RM9.1 million, Q1 2025: RM4.1 million), lower interest income and share of profit from associates and jointly controlled entity.
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- Profit for the period
| Individual Quarter | Cumulative Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Current quarter | Preceding year corresponding quarter | Three months to | Three months to |
| 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 | |
| RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | |
| Profit for the period is arrived at after (charging)/crediting: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortisation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets | (52,256) | (48,187) | (52,256) | (48,187) |
| Interest expense | ||||
| - Interest on borrowings | (1,369) | (40) | (1,369) | (40) |
| - Other interest expense | (4,702) | (4,588) | (4,702) | (4,588) |
| - Interest on lease liabilities | (802) | (1,113) | (802) | (1,113) |
| Interest income | 3,120 | 8,673 | 3,120 | 8,673 |
| Dividend income | 2,863 | - | 2,863 | - |
| Net bad debt (written off)/recovered | (5,852) | 216 | (5,852) | 216 |
| Net writeback/(allowance) for doubtful debt | 4,166 | (3,235) | 4,166 | (3,235) |
| Net loss on foreign currency exchange | (9,130) | (4,123) | (9,130) | (4,123) |
| Net (loss)/gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (392) | 104 | (392) | 104 |
| Inventories written off | 22 | - | 22 | - |
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24. Prospects
The Group continues to advance the long-term development of its connectivity business through strategic investments in network coverage expansion, coupled with ongoing refinement of its go-to-market approach to deliver innovative and customer-focused products, solutions, and services.
The Group remains focused on balance sheet optimisation to strengthen capital management and value creation, while maintaining its commitment to deliver sustainable value to shareholders.
The Group is also progressing on the integration of sustainability practices across its operations and further developing its renewable energy initiatives in line with evolving market dynamics and expectations.
25. Profit forecast and profit guarantee
The Group has not provided any profit forecast or profit guarantee in any public document.
26. Earnings per share ("EPS")
| Individual Quarter | Cumulative Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter 31/03/2026 | Preceding year corresponding quarter 31/03/2025 | Three months to 31/03/2026 | Three months to 31/03/2025 | |
| Basic EPS: | ||||
| Weighted average number of shares in issue ('000) | 1,848,818 | 1,848,819 | 1,848,818 | 1,848,819 |
| Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company (RM'000) | 119,188 | 112,993 | 119,188 | 112,993 |
| Basic EPS | 6.45 sen | 6.11 sen | 6.45 sen | 6.11 sen |
| Diluted EPS: | ||||
| Weighted average number of shares in issue ('000) (Diluted) | 1,848,818 | 1,848,819 | 1,848,818 | 1,848,819 |
| Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company (RM'000) | 119,188 | 112,993 | 119,188 | 112,993 |
| Diluted EPS | 6.45 sen | 6.11 sen | 6.45 sen | 6.11 sen |
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Incorporated in Malaysia
27. Related party transactions
The significant related party transactions of the Group are as shown below:
Cumulative Quarter
| Three months to 31/03/2026 RM'000 | Three months to 31/03/2025 RM'000 | |
|---|---|---|
| With related parties | ||
| Revenue from data, voice and other services | 22,680 | 21,340 |
| Sales of IT related services | 1,842 | 6,072 |
| Interconnect revenue | 153 | 158 |
| Fee for wayleave and right of use of telecommunications facilities | (2,740) | (2,537) |
| Interconnect charges | (48) | (64) |
| Leased line and infrastructure costs | (21,038) | (24,824) |
| Network maintenance costs | (176) | (432) |
| Training expenses | (36) | - |
| Rental of office and utility charges | (50) | (27) |
| Professional fees | (77) | (200) |
The Directors of the Group are of the opinion that the transactions entered into above were in the ordinary course of business and upon normal negotiated commercial terms.
By Order of the Board
CHEW ANN NEE
(MAICSA 7030413)
(SSM PC No.: 201908001413)
Company Secretary
Selangor Darul Ehsan
26 May 2026