Budget Revision: Government postpones electricity tariff hike


PETALING JAYA: The Government will be postponing the scheduled electricity tariff hike planned for 2015 in an effort to accelerate private investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (pic) on Tuesday. 

Najib, who announced revisions to the 2015 Budget, added that the scheduled gas price hike for the industrial sector would be postponed to reduce the cost of doing business. 

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Najib , Revision , Budget

Next In Nation

Taxation among proposed MSME-related policies to be brought to Cabinet meeting, says Sim
Kitchen hygiene beats meat bacteria
INTERACTIVE: Superbug risk grows at farms
Pahang mum welcomes state’s first baby of 2026
Litterbugs face tree trimming as part of community service
New year, no licence to practise
Lessons from 2025 to take into 2026
Vice-admiral to take legal action against Chegubard
‘Corruption complaints are taken seriously’
AirBorneo inaugural flights take off from Kuching

Others Also Read