KUALA LUMPUR: The new electricity tariffs that took effect from July 1, were designed to encourage the exploration and use of renewable energy sources among non-domestic users, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said that the revised tariff structure aims to reflect the actual cost of electricity supply and promote sustainability by providing a fair and equitable platform for participation among non-domestic users.
He added that this change is expected to drive interest and investment in renewable energy (RE) sources, contributing to Malaysia's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
"The transparency in supply cost components is designed to motivate non-domestic users to explore renewable energy options, providing them with more competitive alternative electricity sources," Akmal Nasrullah said during the Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Aug 7).
He was responding to a question by Zahir Hassan (PH-Wangsa Maju) who had asked the ministry to explain how the implementation method of the new electricity tariff schedule reflects the commitment to energy transition in order to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Akmal Nasrullah said that the new tariff schedule, announced in June, introduced a more transparent framework that breaks down charges into energy, capacity, network, and retail components for each user category.
He also said that this restructuring is part of a broader strategy to educate users on the complexities of electricity supply costs and encourage smarter energy consumption.
“These changes align with the national energy transition agenda, which seeks to balance electricity demand with the increased use of RE sources.
“In addition to promoting renewable energy, the Ministry has also introduced energy-efficient incentives for domestic users consuming up to 1,000 kWh and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) using up to 200 kWh,” he said.
He added that these incentives aim to encourage prudent and efficient energy use, further supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy landscape.
