Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof assured Malaysians today that 85% of electricity consumers will be shielded from tariff hikes despite rising global energy costs. He made the remarks during a ministry monthly assembly on May 22, reiterating the government's commitment to maintain this protection for the majority of users [1, 2, 3, 4].

Consumers using up to 600 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month will not see any increase in their electricity bills, while those exceeding this threshold may experience only slight adjustments. "Our electricity cost structure guarantees that 85 per cent of the people will not be affected, and the government will maintain that protection," the Deputy Prime Minister said [1, 5, 2, 4].

Fadillah noted that any tariffs rising will not be blanket but rather targeted and prompted by global disruptions in supply chains and logistics that have increased costs. He added that some industries or sectors might face slight increases, but the government is continuously assessing the situation to limit the impact [1, 5, 2, 3, 4].

The government is focused on ensuring stable essential supply while protecting the public from excessive cost-of-living pressures. Strategic measures being implemented include targeted assistance programs, price controls, energy security initiatives, and close cooperation between government, industry, and the public [1, 5, 3, 4]. Ministry staff were reminded to uphold integrity, discipline, and professionalism to maintain public confidence [1, 5, 3, 4].

Currently, Malaysia's energy supply is secured to last at least until July 2026. Efforts are underway to extend the supply through December 2026 by sourcing additional resources internationally, the Deputy Prime Minister said [5].

The government and the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) hold weekly meetings to monitor the global energy crisis's impact on the economy and formulate assistance plans, especially to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by rising costs [5].

The next update on Malaysia's energy supply and tariff policies is expected following ongoing weekly MTEN assessments.