KOTA KINABALU: All electricity users in Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan will not face any surcharge from July to December 2025, following the state government's decision to implement the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) mechanism for the six-month period.
The move, approved by the Sabah government, is based on stable and controlled power generation costs, which do not require the imposition of a surcharge on any category of users, unlike in previous review cycles.
The ICPT mechanism falls under the Incentive-Based Regulation (IBR) framework, which allows for a tariff review every six months.
“This review reflects the difference between actual and projected generation costs, as approved during the regulatory period by the State Government,” said Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) in a statement on Wednesday (June 11).
According to the statement, this latest implementation will benefit all electricity users, including those under public distribution licensees. It ensures that electricity bills in Sabah and Labuan will remain unchanged throughout the six-month period.
The decision is expected to provide continued financial relief to households and businesses alike amid cost-of-living pressures.
