No decision yet on extending electricity rebate to next year, says Takiyuddin


LANGKAWI (Bernama): The government has not decided on whether to continue the electricity rebate enjoyed by 9.44 million Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) consumers after Dec 31, 2021, says Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.

The Energy and Natural Resources Minister said the ministry has brought up the matter to be discussed at the Cabinet level but added that the decision depended on the financial capability of the government.

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