1.10 sen/kWh Rebate on September Electricity Bills
Besides this news, what else is worth paying attention to this month? Let’s take a look together!
KWSP Launches Official WhatsApp Channel
- The Employees Provident Fund (KWSP) launched its official WhatsApp channel (03-8922 6000) on 8 August 2025.
- The channel provides a guided menu, AI replies, and live support for checking contributions, withdrawals, and applications. KWSP stresses it will never request sensitive details and users should verify the official blue checkmark.
- AI services are available 24/7, while live agents are only available during office hours, Monday to Friday.
Government Urges Citizens to Register for MyDigital ID
- Citizens are encouraged to register promptly, as MyJPJ and MyBayar PDRM will gradually require login via MyDigital ID.
- Over 3 million users have registered, with the system already in use across 45 public and private platforms. The government is considering legislation to mandate nationwide adoption for a unified digital identity.
ASM2 Wawasan Declares Dividend of 4.75sen per unit
- ASM 2 Wawasan will distribute 4.75 sen per unit, equal to a 4.75% annualized return. The RM1.18 billion payout benefits over 980,000 unitholders.
- Net income reached RM1.24 billion as of 25 August 2025. Distributions, based on investors’ average minimum monthly balance, will be reinvested as new units on 1 September.
- Transactions will be suspended on 30–31 August, resuming online on 1 September and at branches/agents on 2 September.
RM2,400 Rebate for Locally Assembled Electric Motorcycles
- Under the Electric Motorcycle Rebate Scheme (Skim Galakan Penggunaan Motosikal Elektrik), eligible Malaysians (annual income ≤ RM120,000) can receive a RM2,400 subsidy when purchasing a locally assembled (CKD) e-motorcycle.
- There are at least 20 models available, with prices starting from RM3,999 — which drops to below RM1,600 after rebate.
- More details: https://insentif.marii.my/mariicas
1.10sen/kWh Rebate on September Electricity Bills
- According to TNB, the September Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) is set at 1.10 sen/kWh rebate, applicable to households consuming over 600kWh. Users below 600kWh remain exempted from AFA.
- AFA is adjusted monthly based on fuel price fluctuations. Rates were 0 sen in July, 1.45 sen rebate in August, 1.10 sen rebate in September, and are projected between 1.06 – 2.88 sen rebate from October to December, subject to TNB’s official updates.
Public Holiday in September
- 01.09.2025（Monday）：Merdeka Day Holiday (National except for Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu)
- 05.09.2025（Friday）：Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (National)
- 07.09.2025（Sunday）：Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Holiday (Kedah only)
- 15.09.2025（Monday）：Malaysia Day Holiday (National)
- 16.09.2025（Tuesday）：Malaysia Day (National)
- 29.09.2025（Monday）：Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday (Kelantan only)
- 30.09.2025（Tuesday）：Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday Holiday (Kelantan only)
Important Dates in September
- 15.09.2025：PCB（August Salary）
- 15.09.2025：SOCSO & EIS （August Salary）
- 15.09.2025：HRDC（August Salary）
- 15.09.2025：EPF（August Salary）
- 15.09.2025：CP204 payments
- 30.09.2025：Audit Report (Company F.Y.E Feb 2025)
- 30.09.2025：CP204 Submission
- 30.09.2025：CP500 Payment
- 30.09.2025：Form C (Company F.Y.E Jan 2025)
- 30.09.2025：SST (July – August 2025 Payment)
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