protection $$ for those high users

A lot of ppl gets the misconception about EV in saving money and less hassle.

EV need maintenance too, they have a package for this (not cheap comparable with conti), that means your balls are in cage locked by them because you can't service your vehicle else where, basically the maintenance package include battery, tires, brake, suspension,air cond check etc etc.

The EV charging also more or less same price as ICE refueling, unless you able to scout where to get cheaper charging rate and yeah you have to accommodate your car at the expense of the owner's convenience by owning a transport.

just my 2cents

the EE incentive rate from my image I get from their webpage code, dunno if they will announce the rate in their website

This post has been edited by hammuheado: Jun 23 2025, 03:28 PM

the existing scheme were totally unfair to the utilities companies, everyone could see that.

Questions over new power tariff
By CHARLES RAMENDRAN
Nation
Monday, 30 Jun 2025

PETALING JAYA: Home solar adopters have expressed concern that the new power tariff structure, taking effect tomorrow, may impact the value of their energy contributions to the grid and affect their returns in the long term.

In the case of general manager H. Ram, he said he had signed up with Tenaga Nasional (TNB) early this year for a 10-year net energy metering (NEM) contract, in which the utility company would buy back surplus electricity the home solar system produces by offsetting charges from the actual monthly usage of electricity.

He said the contract should be honoured, adding that any changes that deviate from the terms would be unfair to those who had supported the national agenda of transitioning to sustainable energy.

Ram said his electricity bill, which used to average about RM450 monthly, has dropped to just about RM10 after switching to solar power under the NEM contract.

As such, he is of the view that households which switch to solar power would still benefit.

“When you tabulate the savings, including the RM4,000 cash rebate given to adopters, it is still worthwhile and attractive,” he said.

“I do not see any major setbacks in adopting it.”

(Under a government incentive programme aimed at encouraging installations of solar photovoltaic systems among residential users, a cash rebate of up to RM4,000 is given to those who submit their NEM application and successfully commission their solar PV system installations with TNB.)

Ram, 52, said he hoped TNB would clear the air on the new tariffs for solar power users.

“In my opinion, solar power is the way forward to complement sustainable power generation for households,” he said.

As such, he hoped that the new tariffs would not deviate from the terms of the NEM contract.

Another solar panel adopter, retiree Daniel Chew, said he found the calculations and formula given by TNB on the new rates rather confusing.

“I am overwhelmed by these formulas. I hope it can be explained in plain language.

“We can only wait until the end of July to know how the new tariffs will affect solar power users,” said Chew, 73.

“Any increase will affect people, especially folks like me who are retired and rely on what little savings we have.”

On Saturday, The Star published a letter from a reader, Kok Siong Lee, who pointed out that the changes in the power tariff structure would impact home solar users.

He said the new rates could cause them to lose up to 50% in revenue from the power their solar panels generate and feed back to the grid.

Instead of getting a return of investment (ROI) within five years, he said the amount of time for ROI could go up to between 10 and 12 years.

“Since installing a home solar system will no longer be financially feasible and sensible, public adoption will grind to a halt, and so will the national agenda to transition to green renewable energy and becoming a nation with sustainable net-zero emission,” Kok said.

Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025...ew-power-tariff

Many find a drop in latest electricity bills
By SARBAN SINGH, GERARD GIMINO, IMRAN HILMY, MYSARA FAUZI, ANNABELLE LAWRENCE and RAGANANTHINI VETHASALAM
Nation Saturday, 02 Aug 2025

PETALING JAYA: Despite concerns over higher electricity bills following revised tariffs, consumers nationwide say their monthly charges have dropped, even with similar usage levels.

In the Klang Valley, business executive J. Chandran, 32, said his July electricity bill was only around RM60, despite using the air-conditioning more frequently.

“Because of the heat, I had it on more often during weekends and at night. I was expecting a much higher bill, but it was cheaper than I thought,” he said, adding that he plans to remain cautious with his usage to avoid a sudden spike.

In BALIK PULAU, PENANG, single mother Suzana Mat, 46, said her monthly electricity bill had dropped by about 50% compared to June.

“Before this, my bill hovered around RM180 to RM200 a month, especially with the air-conditioner on at night.

“But this month, it is only about RM100. It is a huge help, as I can use the money for groceries and school expenses,” said Suzana, who lives with her mother and five school-going children in Gertak Sanggul.



Pensioner Badiah Ahmad, 68, also noticed a significant drop in her monthly bill.

Her June bill was RM118, while the most recent bill – for just 19 days of usage – came to about RM59.

“The new tariff structure has eased the burden for those of us who depend on a fixed income.

“At my age, every ringgit saved counts. I hope this rate remains for the next few years,” she added.

A check with several hotels found that some have yet to receive their new cycle of electricity bills.

Prestige Hotel general manager Melvin Ooi said the hotel’s energy-saving committee is actively working to control unnecessary power consumption for its daily operations.

In JOHOR, contractor Zipo A. Aziz, 51, said his electricity bill also decreased.

“I actually do not understand the panic over price hikes because I just received my electric bill and it was lower which is RM35.72, compared to RM49.57, last month,” he said, adding that his household’s electricity consumption remains below 600kWh.

In NEGRI SEMBILAN, Ramesh Patel who runs the Vivekananda Home in Rembau said the centre’s latest monthly bill has come down to RM677.

“Our April bill was RM877, and it was RM839 in May.

“When we heard that the tariffs were going up, we started taking steps to be more prudent,” he said, adding that this led to the bill for June dropping to RM706.

Ramesh said among the measures taken were to get the ironing of clothes done at one go and to reduce the number of lights switched on at any time of the day.

“I believe that our bill became lower after we took heed of advice from Tenaga Nasional staff to do our ironing and laundry during off-peak hours.

“We will continue to do that so we can save some money as the centre runs on public donations,” he said.

In Seremban, Tong Sim Old Folks Home secretary Jessie Chan said their July bill had gone up slightly despite the centre taking steps to reduce usage.

She said the bill for the first six months of the year averaged RM300, but it went up to RM328 in July.
“We have asked the residents to conserve energy so that we can reduce the amount we pay for electricity,” Chan said.

Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025...ectricity-bills

Energy-intensive sectors feeling the heat from tariff hike
By SARBAN SINGH, GERARD GIMINO, IMRAN HILMY, MYSARA FAUZI, ANNABELLE LAWRENCE and RAGANANTHINI VETHASALAM
Nation
Saturday, 02 Aug 2025

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.

For SMEs operating in industrial zones, he said this led to an average increase of up to RM9,000 monthly, depending on usage and operational scales.

“Some members have reluctantly begun passing down costs as part of increased utility expenses.

“Average price adjustments have been in the 3% to 7% range, primarily to offset electricity-related overheads,” he said.

Nivas, who is also the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry president, said the hikes will lead to broader consumer price increases if relief mechanisms or subsidies were not reviewed.

“The government and TNB should reevaluate the tariff structure.

“Businesses that adopt environmental, social and governance initiatives, invest in green energy or operate during off-peak hours, should be offered tiered incentives or rebates.

“This will encourage sustainability without punishing productivity,” he said.

SME Association of Malaysia national president Chin Chee Seong said the body will conduct a survey to find out the actual situation on the ground.

“It may be several months before any impact can be observed.

“Perhaps then, we can see how much more businesses have to pay when it comes to their electricity bills,” he said, adding that most may not have received their bills yet.

The Electricity Tariff Restructuring came into effect on July 1 and will last until Dec 31, 2027.

Under the restructuring, the Energy Commission announced that more than 23.6 million domestic users in the peninsula would benefit from fairer and more progressive electricity rates due to the newly approved electricity tariff schedule by the government.

It said the electricity tariff changes for the Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) involve the restructuring of the following three components – average base tariff rate, new tariff schedule and fuel cost adjustment mechanism.

Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025...rom-tariff-hike

Transition bill was so low.

Next month start TOU. This month full month on non-TOU. dunno how much yet.

anyone already got the bill for August? until today, i still don't see any update for my August bill....

Jul/Aug bill already got. Aug/Sep not yet since my bill comes out on 13th.

Tnb keep doing pro rated bills and charging me service tax. Huhuh

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Ya, I also kena. Less than 28 days bills get charged with SST dun care how many kWh.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Sep 4 2025, 08:56 PM

My bill this month is weird.. only 2 days...macam Aug 1-2... 😂 I will need to call TNB to lodge report...

Did you change to ToU? Could be an interim bill if you did.

My uncle's bill also weird. He did the change to ToU on or close to the last day of his Jul-Aug billing period. End up with 31 days for interim bill. At first I thought perfect timing. Then come out with final bill for 1 more day. Total 32 days.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Sep 5 2025, 04:14 PM

yes, you are right. I switched to ToU early of August, possibly 2nd or 3rd Aug...that's why my Aug bill now only showing tempoh from Aug 1-2. I already called TNB...and lodge a ticket...thanks!

I switch to prioritize Selco. Charging EV while Solar is producing energy. Low and behold. I reduce the bill from rm250+ to rm150+.