# Anwar calls urgent meeting on electricity bill spike

> Prime Minister responds to complaints about higher bills as some households exceed protected usage threshold.
- Title: Anwar calls urgent meeting on electricity bill spike
- Summary: Prime Minister responds to complaints about higher bills as some households exceed protected usage threshold. 80% of Malaysian households using under 600 kWh…
- Keywords: anwar ibrahim, electricity bills, malaysia, petra, tenaga nasional, energy commission, ministry of finance, subsidies, fuel costs, automatic fuel cost adjustment, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/16/anwar-to-review-impact-of-electricity-bill-increase-at-special-meeting-tomorrow/235419
- Published: 2026-09-16T15:28:38+00:00
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- Topics: anwar ibrahim, electricity bills, malaysia, petra, tenaga nasional, energy commission, ministry of finance, subsidies, fuel costs, automatic fuel cost adjustment, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

80% of Malaysian households using under 600 kWh monthly remain protected from electricity rate increases, but hotter weather pushed some over the limit.