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title: Telekom Malaysia names new VP of strategic communications
description: Asril Idris has stepped into the role of VP, Strategic Communications at Telekom Malaysia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, he oversees a suite of functions, includi
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# [Telekom Malaysia names new VP of strategic communications](https://insights.telummedia.com/pr-news/telekom-malaysia-names-new-vp-of-strategic-communications)

 Written by [Telum Media](https://insights.telummedia.com/pr-news/author/telum-media) | Jul 24, 2025 4:00:00 PM

Asril Idris has stepped into the role of VP, Strategic Communications at Telekom Malaysia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, he oversees a suite of functions, including media relations, employer branding, crisis communications, as well as thought leadership for the telecommunications company.

 Asril first started his career in Telekom Malaysia�s corporate communications department in 2000 and later ventured into the government sector in 2013. He returned to the company in 2018 and most recently served as Head, Employee Engagement & Culture.

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