Water and Energy Consumers Association of Malaysia president Dr Saravanan Thambirajah said households should shift the use of high-energy appliances, such as washing machines and water heaters, to off-peak hours whenever possible. 'CLICK TO ENLARGE'According to the myTNB portal, off-peak hours on weekdays run from 10pm to 2pm the following day, while all 24 hours of weekends and public holidays are considered off-peak. Meanwhile, Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia president S. Piara­pakaran said simple adjust­ments at home can also make a difference. Placing a wooden cupboard against walls exposed to direct sunlight, he said, can help reduce heat transfer into a room, thereby reducing cooling needs. “When less heat enters the room, the air conditioner does not have to work as hard to cool the space.

Source: The Star April 06, 2026 12:07 UTC