Electricity costs are shifting, even without a headline tariff hike, as rebates narrow and global fuel prices move. That raises a bigger question about how much of this is already feeding into everyday expenses. We look at what consumers are actually paying, who is feeling the strain, and what may come next with Saravanan Thambirajah, CEO of the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA).

<p>Electricity costs are shifting, even without a headline tariff hike, as rebates narrow and global fuel prices move. That raises a bigger question about how much of this is already feeding into everyday expenses. We look at what consumers are actually paying, who is feeling the strain, and what may come next with Saravanan Thambirajah, CEO of the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA).</p>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

<p>Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.</p>