TNB’s tariff in Semenanjung Malaysia

Electrical Knowledge: Did You Know ??Hi everyone!Do you know what contributes to your monthly electricity bill?

For those in Semenanjung Malaysia , TNB’s tariff is approximately 30 sen to 45 sen per kilowatt-hour (kWh), depending on your usage. The more you use, the more expensive the rates!Below is a short table of common electrical appliances, and a rough estimate on how much they cost to run for every hour.

(The cost may seem low, but remember, even using 3 sen/hour means that you will be paying about RM 20 a month if you leave it on for 24 hours a day!)


Fluorescent lights -1 sen
Wireless Router -1 sen
ASTRO decoder + dish -2 sen
Table Fan -2 sen
Incandescent lights - 3 sen
Ceiling Fan -3 sen
Computer (laptop) -5 sen
CRT (‘normal’) TV (21 inch) -3 sen
LCD TV (32 inch) - 7 sen
Computer (desktop) -9 sen
Plasma TV (42 inch) - 10 sen
Washing Machine - 15 sen
Vaccuum Cleaner - 17 sen
Electrical Clothes Iron -33 sen
Electric Hot Plate -46 sen
Air Conditioning -46 sen
Electric Water Kettle - 50 sen