The Malaysia government through the Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC) has provided RM80 million to provide electricity rebates of RM40 to 185,000 needy households, as registered and certified in the eKasih system.
The rebates are part of a government assistance programme specifically targeted relevant eKasih members. This is in line with the government's intention to ensure the welfare
and quality of life of the people as stated in Budget 2019 on 2
November 2018.
If electricity consumption is below RM40 per month, for example, the household is automatically receives an electricity bill of zero. If electricity usage exceeds RM40 a month, the head of the household needs to pay the bill, less RM40.
Details:
Consumers can check for eKasih eligibility and if they qualify for electric bill rebates at the MESTECC Portal or by calling My Government Call Center (MyGCC) at 03 8000 8000.
Consumers can also check eligibility at Tenaga Nasional (TNB) by contacting their Careline at 1300 88 5454 or checking directly with Energy Stores.
The local hotline for Sabah Electricity (SESB) is 0885 1 5000/5454 and for consumers in Sarawak, the local Sarawak Energy (SEB) customer care line is 1300 88 3111.
For eligible eKasih users but do not have a registered account with TNB, SESB or SEB, the user can declare a third party account by filling out the application form at any of the nearest TNB, SESB or SEB office with a copy of their identity card as a supporting document.
For users who are not eligible after the review is made and wish to enroll in the eKasih programme, users can refer to the Federal Development Office/Federal Development Department (PPPN/JPP) Unit Penyelarasan Perlaksanaan Jabatan Perdana Menteri (ICU JPM) at state level and at the District Office Development Unit. EKasih data is collected during census exercises and through registration at PPPN/JPP offices of ICU JPM at state level.
The RM40 Electric Rebate Rebate Program runs from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019. This programme replaces the RM20 Electric Rebate Program which ends in December 2018.