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No to electricity tariff hike that would badly impact majority of Malaysians, says PM

Published on 27 Dec 2024 6:33:28 PM

The government will not allow an increase in electricity tariffs that could adversely affect the majority of Malaysians, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar stated that although there is a need for tariffs to rise, this should not involve a significant portion of the population.

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The government will not allow an increase in electricity tariffs that could adversely affect the majority of Malaysians, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar stated that although there is a need for tariffs to rise, this should not involve a significant portion of the population.

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electricity tarif goverrnment, anwar Ibrahim, tariff increase, upper-income group, tenaga nasional bhd, hike, population

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