Govt mulling reduction in electricity tariffs, says PM
Mahathir said the proposal to reduce electricity tariffs will be taken to the Cabinet for consideration. — AFP pic
Asked by reporters on the government’s plan to reduce the rate of electricity tariff following the drop in the prices of coal and gas in the international market, Dr Mahathir said the proposal paper on the matter would be taken to the Cabinet for consideration.
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