English

  • Energy Conservation Urged: The Energy Commission (ST) is advising Malaysians to improve energy efficiency at home to mitigate rising electricity costs, particularly as hotter weather in May is expected to drive higher usage.
  • Solar Feasibility: CEO Siti Safinah Salleh suggests that while government incentives are not available, declining installation costs make solar an attractive option for households with high energy consumption and sufficient roof space.
  • Market-Driven Competition: The ST does not regulate solar prices, instead relying on market competition among service providers to keep costs competitive and provide consumer incentives.
  • Energy Supply Stability: Malaysia’s energy supply remains stable despite global volatility. However, electricity costs are rising due to increased prices for imported coal and, to a lesser extent, natural gas, which is linked to international coal market prices.
  • Actionable Advice: Households are encouraged to purchase energy-efficient appliances and conduct thorough reviews of their personal energy consumption patterns.

中文

  • 号召节能降耗： 马来西亚能源委员会 (ST) 建议民众提高家居用电效率，以应对不断上涨的电费；特别是在五月天气炎热的背景下，预计家庭用电量将进一步攀升。
  • 太阳能应用建议： 能源委员会首席执行官 Siti Safinah Salleh 表示，尽管目前缺乏直接的政府补贴，但由于安装成本大幅下降，对于高用电量且屋顶空间充足的家庭而言，太阳能是一项划算的投资。
  • 市场化竞争： 能源委员会不干预太阳能定价，而是通过市场竞争机制促进服务商降低报价并提供消费者激励措施。
  • 能源供应稳定性： 尽管受全球市场波动影响，马来西亚的电力供应保持稳定。但由于煤炭及部分天然气进口价格上涨，终端电费仍面临上行压力。
  • 节能措施建议： 民众被鼓励选购高效能家电，并定期审查个人的家庭能源使用情况以降低开支。