Power tariff up by average of 4.99 sen


KUALA LUMPUR: The average electricity tariff in Peninsular Malaysia will increase 4.99 sen/kWh or 14.89% next year from 33.54 sen per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to 38.53 sen/kWh.

For Sabah and Labuan, the average tariff will be up five sen/kWh or 16.9% from 29.52 sen/kWh to 34.52 sen/kWh, said Energy, Green Tech­nology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili.

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Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
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Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

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