CelcomDigi steps up cyber and climate safeguards
KUALA LUMPUR: CelcomDigi Bhd is strengthening its cybersecurity capabilities and climate resilience measures to mitigate growing digital threats and environmental risks as it seeks to safeguard its network operations and reputation, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR: CelcomDigi Bhd is enhancing its cybersecurity measures and climate resilience to combat growing digital threats and environmental risks, with the aim of safeguarding network operations and reputation, as noted by CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. The telecoms firm has intensified efforts to protect customers by detecting and blocking 260 million scam calls and 22 million SMS messages each month, reflecting increasing concerns around digital scams.
Experts Choong Chen Foong and Kenny Lim commended CelcomDigi's comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, which spans network and device protection, as a key factor in its ability to address emerging threats. The company showcased its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals at its Responsible Business Day on November 5, 2026.
In that year, marked the third anniversary of its five-year ESG roadmap, CelcomDigi reached 18.3 million Malaysians through its SAFE Internet programme, promoting online safety awareness. The firm has also launched WebShield and MobileShield to bolster digital defenses, and will introduce a Responsible AI Governance Framework in 2026 to ensure transparent and accountable AI adoption.
CelcomDigi has made strides in decarbonisation, cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 4% year-on-year in 2025 and achieving a 30% decline in carbon intensity from 2023 to 2025, now at 0.04 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per terabyte. Energy-efficient equipment, hybrid batteries, and on-site solar installations contributed to this progress.
The company reaffirmed its 2035 climate targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% and Scope 3 emissions by 66.3%, aiming for net-zero by 2050. To protect against physical climate risks, CelcomDigi has heightened network resilience by elevating 200 tower plinths to mitigate flood and storm damage, conducting climate risk assessments, and incorporating AI-driven weather forecasting in high-risk areas.
These measures are expected to minimise service disruptions, financial losses from reputational harm, regulatory fines, and repairs to infrastructure damage. CIMB Securities maintains a 'Buy' rating on CelcomDigi with an unchanged target price of RM3.65, but acknowledges higher-than-expected costs and potential regulatory developments as key risks to its outlook.
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