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Electricity Rates
Peninsular Malaysia
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is the main electricity power generator and supplier in Peninsular Malaysia.
Effective 1st March 2009, the electricity rate for Peninsular Malaysia has been revised as follow:
Commercial Tariffs - for offices, shops and hotels |
per kWh | ||
| (sen) | (UScents) | ||
|
Tariff B (Low Voltage,supply voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts) For overall monthly consumption between 0 - 200 kWh per month: |
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For all kWh The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (US$2.00) For overall monthly consumption more than 200 kWh per month : For all kWh (from 1kWh and above) The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (US$2.00) |
37.0
|
10.29
|
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| Tariff C1 (Medium Voltage General, 6.6kV - 66kV supply) | |||
| For all kWh | 28.8 | 8.0 | |
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For each kW of maximum demand per month: RM23.93(US$6.65) The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (US$167) |
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| Tariff C2 (Medium Voltage Peak / Off-Peak,6.6kV-66kV supply) | |||
| For all kWh during the peak period (0800 - 2200 hours) | 28.8 | 8.0 | |
| For all kWh during the off-peak period (2200 - 0800 hours) | 17.7 | 4.92 | |
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For each kW of maximum demand per month during peak period: RM35.60 (US$9.90) The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (US$167) |
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| Industrial Tariffs - for factories | per kWh |
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| (sen) | (US cents) | ||
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Tariff D (Low Voltage, supply voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts) For overall monthly consumption between 0 - 200 kWh per month: |
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For all kWh The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (US$2.00) For overall monthly consumption more than 200 kWh per month: For all kWh (from 1kWh and above) The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (US$2.00) |
32.5
|
9.04
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| Tariff E1 (Medium Voltage General, 6.6kV-66kV supply) | |||
| For all kWh | 26.6 | 7.40 | |
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For each kW of maximum demand per month: RM23.40 (US$6.51) The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (US$167) |
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| Tariff E2 - (Medium Voltage Peak / Off-Peak, 6.6kV-66kV supply) | |||
| For all kWh during the peak period (0800 - 2200 hours) | 28.1 | 7.81 | |
| For all kWh during off-peak period (2200 - 0800 hours) | 17.3 | 4.81 | |
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For each kW of maximum demand per month during peak period: RM29.30(US$8.15) The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (US$167) |
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| Tariff E3 (High Voltage Peak / Off-Peak, 132kV and above supply) | |||
| For all kWh during the peak period (0800 - 2200 hours) | 26.6 | 7.40 | |
| For all kWh during off-peak period (2200 - 0800 hours) | 16.0 | 4.45 | |
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For each kW of maximum demand per month during peak period: RM29.60 (US$7.81) The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (US$167) |
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| Note: For Industrial customers, whose total electricity cost is more than 5% of the total cost of their industry are eligible for a Special Industrial Tariff. |
Source: Tenaga Nasional Berhad - www.tnb.com.my
Sabah
Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd. (SESB) generates and distributes electricity in the State of Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia's international offshore financial centre.
| Commercial Tariffs - for offices, shops, restaurants and hotels |
per kWh
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sen
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US cents
|
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| Tariff CM1 (Commercial Class 1) 1st 1000kWh/month 1,001kWh/month and above Minimum charge per month: RM15 (US$4.17) |
32
27 |
8.90
7.51 |
| Tariff CM2 (Commercial Class 2, for maximum demand of 500kW and above) All units For each kW of maximum demand per month: RM15 (US$4.17) Minimum charge per month: RM1,000(US$278) |
25
|
6.95
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| Industrial Tariffs - for factories |
per kWh
|
|
|
sen
|
US cents
|
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| Tariff ID1 (Industrial Class 1) 1st 2000kWh/month 2,001kWh/month and above Minimum charge per month: RM15 (US$4.17) |
32
26 |
8.90
7.23 |
| Tariff ID2 (Commercial Class 2, for maximum demand of 500kW and above) All units For each kW of maximum demand per month: RM15(US$4.17) Minimum charge per month: RM1,000 (US$278) |
20
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5.56
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Note: The Federal Territory of Labuan enjoys a special rate due to its status as an International Financial Off-Shore Centre. (Please contact SESB for further details)
Source: Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd. - www.sesb.com.my
Sarawak
Sarawak Electricity Supply Corporation (SESCO) generates and distributes electricity in the State of Sarawak.
| Commercial Tariffs - for offices, shops, restaurants and hotels | per kWh | |
| sen | US cents | |
| Tariff C1 1st 100kWh For the next 4,900 units per month For each additional units per month Minimum charge per month: RM10 (US$2.78) |
40 34 30 |
11.12 |
| Tariff C2 All units For each kW of maximum demand per month: RM16 (US$4.45) Minimum charge: RM16 (US$4.45) per kW x billing demand |
25 |
6.95 |
| Tariff C3 Peak period (0700-2400 hours) Off-peak period (0000-0700 hours) For each kW of maximum demand per month during peak period: RM20 (US$5.56) Minimum charge: RM20 (US$5.56) per kW x billing demand |
|
6.95 |
| Industrial Tariffs - for factories | per kWh | |
| sen | US cents | |
| Tariff 11 1st 100kWh For the next 2,900 units per month For each additional units per month Minimum charge per month: RM10 (US$2.78) |
40 30 27 |
11.12 8.34 7.51 |
| Tariff 12 All units For each kW of maximum demand per month: RM16 (US$4.45) Minimum charge: RM16 (US$4.45) per kW x billing demand |
22.20 |
6.17 |
| Tariff 13 (Peak/Off-peak) Peak period (0700-2400 hours) Off-peak period (0000-0700 hours) For each kW of maximum demand per month during peak period: RM20 (US$5.56) Minimum charge: RM20 (US$5.56) per kW x billing demand |
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6.51 4.0 |
Source: Syarikat SESCO Berhad - www.sesco.com.my
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