NCCIM urges govt to consider alternative measures on electricity surcharge hike


Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai.

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) has urged the government to consider alternative policy measures following the recent announcement of a drastic increase in the electricity tariff surcharge for medium (MV) and high voltage (HV) users.

In a statement today, president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said the government could implement a phased and gradual increase in the electricity tariff surcharge as an alternative policy to allow industries and businesses to adjust and plan their operations and investments.

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