Hoteliers appeal for gradual surcharge hike

Safe for now: A meter reader printing an electricity bill for a domestic user in Puchong, Selangor. Unlike large businesses, domestic consumers are not affected by the hike in surcharge.

GEORGE TOWN: Businesses here have suggested that the increase in electricity surcharge be implemented on a staggered basis to help them cushion the impact of the hike.

Furthermore, they contend that most of them are still in recovery mode.