From Malay Mail · · 1m 20s
Anwar calls urgent meeting on electricity bill spike
Prime Minister responds to complaints about higher bills as some households exceed protected usage threshold.
In brief
Prime Minister responds to complaints about higher bills as some households exceed protected usage threshold. 80% of Malaysian households using under 600 kWh monthly remain protected from electricity rate increases, but hotter weather pushed some over the limit. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Emergency meeting on power bills
Anwar has called a special meeting tomorrow with energy officials, TNB, and the Finance Ministry to address the electricity bill increase hitting Malaysian households.
PM responds to public complaints
After returning from India and the Maldives, Anwar said he's heard the complaints and the matter needs immediate attention and action.
“I have heard the complaints raised, and this matter needs to be given attention and addressed immediately.”
Most households still protected
Around 80% of domestic users consuming under 600 kWh monthly remain shielded from rate increases linked to rising fuel costs this year.
Hot weather pushed usage higher
Haze and hotter temperatures recently drove some households over the 600 kWh threshold, triggering the Automatic Fuel Cost Adjustment on their bills.
Subsidy targeting continues
The government will keep targeting subsidies to protect most people while ensuring allocations are fair and prioritize public well-being.
Key agencies at the table
Tomorrow's meeting includes the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Energy Commission, TNB, and Ministry of Finance to review mitigation measures.
The headline
80% of Malaysian households using under 600 kWh monthly remain protected from electricity rate increases, but hotter weather pushed some over the limit.
