[UPDATED] Electricity subsidy threshold expanded to households using up to 800kWh
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has expanded the electricity subsidy threshold to domestic users consuming up to 800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) a month, up from 600kWh, from September until Dec 31.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced an expansion of the electricity subsidy threshold for domestic users, increasing it from 600kWh to 800kWh per month, effective from September until December 31. This change aims to alleviate the financial strain faced by households experiencing higher electricity bills due to increased consumption during hotter weather and haze conditions.
Users consuming up to 800kWh a month will be exempt from the Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA), retail charges, and Sales and Service Tax (SST). The measure was implemented following a special meeting involving the energy transition and water transformation ministry, Energy Commission, Tenaga Nasional Bhd, and the finance ministry.
Anwar expressed appreciation to TNB, Petra, and EC for their assistance in implementing the measure. TNB clarified that AFA does not directly cause sudden increases in electricity bills, as it is a two-way mechanism adjusting charges based on fuel costs and foreign exchange rates. Since AFA's introduction, consumers have received RM3.1 billion in rebates compared to RM800 million in surcharges.
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