Energy-intensive sectors feeling the heat from tariff hike


PETALING JAYA: Businesses in energy-intensive sectors are feeling the strain of higher electricity costs, with some reporting up to a 10% spike in monthly bills following recent tariff adjustments, according to a business group.

Federation of Malaysian Business Associations (FMBA) vice-chairman Nivas Ragavan said the manufacturing, cold storage and food processing sectors were affected.

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