30th July 2025 - 2 min read
Domestic electricity users in Malaysia who consume more than 600 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity in August will receive a rebate of 1.45 sen per kWh. This is part of the government’s newly introduced Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) mechanism.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, confirmed that the rebate applies from 1 to 31 August 2025. The reduction is driven by a decline in global fuel prices, particularly natural gas and coal, which are key sources of electricity generation in Malaysia.
The rebate reflects a direct drop in input costs and is calculated based on current market prices.
The AFA mechanism replaces the previous Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) system, which was reviewed every six months. Under the AFA, electricity tariffs are now adjusted monthly. This change aims to offer greater pricing transparency and accuracy by using real-time fuel cost data and forward projections.
The monthly structure enables consumers to see more timely adjustments in their electricity bills, either in the form of rebates or surcharges, depending on fuel price movements.
Domestic users who consume 600 kWh or less per month will continue to be exempt from AFA-related charges. This approach is designed to protect low-income households and light users from fluctuations in global fuel markets.
Fadillah explained that the government intends to shield the majority of domestic consumers from sudden cost increases while encouraging efficient energy use.
The August rebate is the first monthly adjustment to be publicly announced under the Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) system. While the AFA structure came into effect on 1 July 2025, the first adjustment applies to electricity usage from 1 to 31 August.
The government’s move to adopt monthly tariff adjustments forms part of its broader strategy to promote fiscal responsibility, energy transparency, and more sustainable consumption habits across the country.
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