New Straits Times

PM: No increase in electricity and water tariffs for peninsula consumers; chicken prices won't be floated [NSTTV]

9 days ago

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has decided to maintain electricity and water tariffs in the peninsula. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government was committed to bearing the RM5.8 billion subsidy despite the rising cost of fuel and power generation. "This means the rebate of two sen/kWh is maintained for all domestic consumers, and no surcharge is imposed. "Therefore, there is no increase in electricity tariffs to domestic consumers in the peninsula.