◉ HEADLINES

TNB announces April AFA rate with slightly lower electricity rebate

TNB sets April AFA rate, giving a slightly lower 0.47 sen/kWh rebate and outlines exemptions for low-usage households

10:04 AM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – Tenaga Nasional Bhd has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour (kWh).

In a post on X, TNB said the AFA does not apply to domestic customers with electricity usage of 600 kWh and below, which corresponds to a bill of approximately RM215.98.

On its website, TNB said the AFA will be reflected on a monthly basis in the electricity bill if there is any fluctuation in the market fuel prices and foreign exchange rates. 

The utility firm also revealed the three-month AFA rate forecast for May (-39 sen kWh), June (-91 sen kWh) and July (+8.0 sen kWh). 

“The declaration of the AFA rate (in sen/kWh) shall be based on confirmation by the Energy Commission (ST) or as officially communicated through a ministerial decision,” it said. 

The AFA, a mechanism that adjusts based on the market cost of fuel (gas, coal, etc) and foreign exchange rates, replaced the previous Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT), which is used as a mechanism to calculate the electricity bill. – April 1, 2026

Topics

 

◉ Popular

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement

◉ Related