KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the new electricity tariff schedule starting July 1 is a clear reflection of the major reforms being undertaken by the government, particularly in the national energy sector, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
Fahmi, who is also the Madani government spokesperson, said the initiative aligns with the National Energy Transition Roadmap, which aims to increase the use of renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions by 2050.
“Under the new tariff schedule, 85% of domestic consumers or account holders are expected to enjoy the same, or even lower, electricity rates starting July 1, provided their monthly usage does not exceed 1,000 kilowatt hours,” he told reporters at the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya’s Kita Madani Carnival here yesterday.
On Friday, the Energy Commission announced that more than 23.6 million domestic users in Peninsular Malaysia will benefit from fairer and more progressive electricity rates due to the new electricity tariff schedule approved by the government.
On a separate matter, Fahmi, who is also Communications Minister, said the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) is the best platform to manage ethical issues involving journalists, including the recent social media post of an infographic regarding the appointment of Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail by a local newspaper.
Fahmi described the infographic as having given an inaccurate narrative impact and causing defamation.
“I was quite surprised by the publication of an infographic that was incorrect, very incorrect, because I have never seen Datuk Khalid in any event, meeting or convention or party congress. So that is slander for me. It is very bad.
“We have just established the Media Council, but the structures have not been established yet. But for me, in a situation like this, the Media Council is the best platform for us to manage issues, including journalistic ethics,” he said, Bernama reported.
Recently, a local newspaper posted an infographic of Mohd Khalid’s biodata on social media, which stated that he had held a high position in PKR.
The newspaper has since removed the social media post and made a public apology.
It is understood that there have been reports made by the public regarding the publication.
