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Electricity Tariff Hike Won't Be A Burden

Feb 04, 2025

Low-income households will not be adversely affected by the scheduled electricity tariff review later this year.

The Prime Minister assured that 85% of households will continue to receive subsidies.

He adds that any increase in electricity tariffs will also not overly burden the business community.

The next tariff review is scheduled for July.

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The flood situation in Sarawak continues to improve! 

According to the Social Welfare Department's portal, the number of victims displaced there has dropped to just under 10 thousand. 

This, compared to over 11 thousand earlier this morning.  

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The Malaysian Employers Federation has welcomed the government's decision to set EPF contributions for foreign workers at 2% instead of the previously-announced 12%, adding that this will lead to significant savings for small businesses.

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The Kedah government has announced February 11th as an occasional holiday for the state in conjunction with Thaipusam.