where did you get that info from? if the meter runs properly the reading will be (+-) the same.

just by beeing in the newspaper doesnt make it true - more likely previous meter was undercounting.

your test also doesnt work that well if you dont ensure 100% load. if there would be an overcount of 25% surely you can a) get a new meter, b) get a refund from tnb. there is a margin of error in those things but it will be more like +- 1 or 2% - not 25%.

i am not dignifying the race card game - this is a fav malaysian pasttime and serves no purpose besides dividing ethnical groups so that incompetent and possible c*** politicians can ab*** power. if you play their game, good for them bad for the country.

first of and again for the record. just because something is printed it doesnt become true (thank god). if i think of all the *** published in "newspapers" like berita hariam i am really thankfull for that.

second: if what you say were true then you can easily and successfully sue TNB for meter tempering which is a crime. since its on a large scale its more serious. demand a couple of millions compensation for kicks.

third: measuring power consumption through a meter can be verified. get your meter tested in a lab if you feel like it.

i am sure you will be able to get a credible finding with a definite answer. your tests just dont hold up to a test environment - sorry.

seriously - if you are so sure about being cheated go ahead and file a claim. and this has *nothing* to do with government. the court will accept and expert witness with credentials. i encourage you to sue tnb if you think they cheat you. get evidence, confront them, demand compensation and rectification and if they dont budge, sue them - easiest is in small claims trial which limits your claim to RM 5000 but you can add side demands (working meter, affirmation of a no future overcharges etc. etc.). the problem i see is that ppl like to complain but they dont act on it. if i were you, i'd be breathing down tnb's neck already. no need to be scared of glc-companies - i personally took three to court before results: two wins, one settlement (which essentially was a win too). and mind you this involved a major local government controlled bank. no need to be afraid to use the tools at hand. but honestly: under normal cicrumstances their meters are spot on - i have my own data to compare to (old/new meter). so i dont see a case but then i havent seen your individual setup.

seriously you are going all wrong. why stroll to a pary lawyer? what for?

you file a small claims suit in your local court, provide evidence and serve a notice, wait for TNB to reply and then continue. you do not need (nor are you allowed) a lawyer in small claims court. max. damage to you is 100 RM court fees.

to win a law suit you need to have evidence and an argument. i told you before that your evidence and arguments are not good. that's your problem. you dont need a government certified blah - an expert testimony and witness statement is good enough (i.e. get someone from the field to check our your situation). if your evidence is good its TNBs job to proof you wrong. going for political parties for support is the wrong way to get anything done. personally i see the quality of the politicians in malaysia and i feel very sad. the incompetency and lack of knowledge in pretty much everything is sad and frightening and it persists across all parties with one no two standing out in this ocean of incompetence. but all that is irrelevant to a court case. try to read up on it instead of ranting around.

all that*s needed is your willingness to act if you feel someone it doing you wrong. small claims court is easy and even a laymen can get through it. the court helps and advises you. trust me if you have a case the court will be in your favour. been there done it. bank went against me with one lawyer, saw i had good arguments beefed up with 3 and in the end 4 lawyers, still they lost on all grounds and had to fullfill all my demands, i only was asked to skip the demand for a public personal apology in a national newspaper. as part of the settlement this was moved to a public apology in the bank's branch in front of all customers that happened to be there. mind you all my contract changes and damages demand had to be met and they paid me my court expenditures too.

so to sum it up: if i had actual evidence (which once again i dont think you have, gather proper evidence first) i would send tnb a warning and then sue them. we actually need more consumers to go and sue irresponsible companies. but only if there is a case.

then there is no need to complain.

i am lost - i really dont understand you issue then. nvr mind, i dont think this serves any purpose.