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ELECTRICITY RATES

Peninsular Malaysia
Commercial Tariffs - for office, shops and hotels	per kWh
Commercial Tariffs - for office, shops and hotels	sen	US cents
Tariff B - Low Voltage Commercial Tariff For Overall Monthly Consumtion Between 0-200 kWh/month For all kWh The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 ( US$2.38) For Overall Monthly Consumption More Than 200 kWh/month For all kWh (From 1kWh onwards) The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (US$2.38)	37.0 39.7	12.25 13.15
Tariff C1 - Medium Voltage General Commercial Tariff For each kW of maximum demand per month RM23.93 (US$7.25) For all kWh The minimum monthly charge is RM 600.00 (US$198.68)	28.8	9.54
Tariff C2 - Medium Voltage Peak/Off-Peak Commercial Tariff For each kW of maximum demand per month during peak period RM35.60 (US$10.79) For all kWh during the peak period For all kWh during the off-peak period The minimum monthly charge is RM 600.00 (US$198.68)	28.8 17.7	9.54 5.86
Industrial Tariff - for factories	per kWh
Industrial Tariff - for factories	sen	US cents
Tariff D - Low Voltage Industrial Tariff Fir Overall Monthly Consumption Between 0-200 kWh/month For all kWh The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (US$2.38) For Overall Monthly Consumption More Than 200 kWh/month For all kWh (From 1kWh onwards) The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (US$2.38) Tariff Ds-Special Industrial Tariff (for consumers who qualify only) For all kWh The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (US$2.38)	32.5 34.8 32.7	9.85 10.55 9.90
Tariff E1 - Medium Voltage General Industrial Tarif For each kW of maximum demand per month RM23.40 (US$7.75) For all kWh The minimum monthly charge is RM 600.00 (US$198.68) Tariff E1s Special Industrial Tariff (for consumers who qualify only) For each kW of maximum demand per month RM18.10 (US$5.99) For all kWh The minimum monthly charge is RM 600.00 (US$198.68)	26.6 25.8	8.81 8.54
Tariff E2 - Medium Voltage Peak/Off-Peak Industrial Tariff For each kW of maximum demand per month during the peak period RM29.30 (US$9.70) For all kWh during the peak period For all kWh during the off-peak period The minimum monthly charge is RM 600.00 (US$198.68) Tariff E2s Special Industrial Tariff (for consumers who qualify only) For each kW of maximum demand per month during the peak period RM25.20 (US$8.34) For all kWh during the peak period For all kWh during the off-peak period The minimum monthly charge is RM 600.00 (US$198.68)	28.1 17.3 25.8 14.7	8.52 5.73 8.54 4.87
Tariff E3 - High Voltage Peak/Off-Peak Industrial Tariff For each kW of maximum demand per month during the peak period RM28.10 (US$9.30) For all kWh during the peak period For all kWh during the off-peak period The minimum monthly charge is RM 600.00 (US$198.68) Tariff E3s Special Industrial Tariff (for consumers who qualify only) For each kW of maximum demand per month during the peak period RM22.20 (US$7.35) For all kWh during the peak period For all kWh during the off-peak period The minimum monthly charge is RM 600.00 (US$198.68)	26.6 16.0 24.3 13.4	8.80 5.30 8.05 4.43
Notes : Industrial customers whose total electricity cost is more than 5% of the total cost of their industry are eligible for a Special Industrial Tariff which is 10% to 15% lower than the normal industrial tariff. Source : Tenaga Nasional Berhad - www.tnb.com.my Notes: US$ 1.00 = RM 3.02 (as at 15//05/2011)

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is the main electricity power generator and supplier in Peninsular Malaysia.

WATER RATES

In Malaysia, state governments are responsible for the development, operation and maintenance of water supplies.

Industrial / Commercial
0 - 35 m³	:	RM 1.50 (US$ 0.50)
More than 35 m³	:	RM 1.60 (US$ 0.53)
Minimum charge	:	RM 15.00 (US$ 4.97)

Source: Negeri Sembilan Water Company –www.sainswater.com.my

Notes: US$ 1.00 = RM 3.02 (as at 15/05/2011)

TELECOMMUNICATION RATES

Telephone Charges

	With effect from 1 January 1999, under the Equal Access Regime, telephone subscribers in Malaysia can select any network from three telephone companies for their national and international calls. As for cellular telephone users, there are currently three service operators to choose from. The government has introduced the concept of tariff ceilings for fixed line and
cellular services. The rates depend on market competition as they are not regulated. The three telecommunications service operators may set their rates at par or below the ceiling rates.

Local Calls

Upon subscription for basic telephone service, an individual direct exchange line and a telephone set in a range of colours for selection is provided. A basic monthly rental will be levied while additional telephone sets to be used as extensions can be provided at minimal additional rental.

Corporate Consumers

Price / Tariff	RM	US$
Initial Deposit	200 - 500	66.23 – 165.56
Stamp Fee	10	3.31

Rental Chargers

Exchange Line Capacity	Business Rate (Monthly / Per Line) Peninsular Malaysia
Exchange Line Capacity	RM	US$
Exceeding 1000 lines	45	14.90
501 - 1000 lines	45	14.90
500 lines & below	20	6.62

Initial Chargers

Price / Tariff	RM	US$
Installation Charges (Payment to Telekom Malaysia)	50	16.65
Wiring Charge* (Payment to contractor appointed by Telekom Malaysia) Existing Wiring	30	9.93
New Wiring	50	16.56
* Note : RM 50 (US$ 15.15) is charged for the first 5 meters and every additional 1 meter is charged RM 5(US$ 1.52). The charges are also applicable for the external removal (ER).
Reconnection Fee Service reconnection fee for a subscriber’s service that has been temporarily disconnected.	10	3.31

Notes: US$ 1.00 = RM 3.02 (as at 15/05/2011)

INTERNET SERVICE FEE

The major licensed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Malaysia are TM Net Sdn Bhd, (Telekom Malaysia Berhad, JARING (MIMOS Berhad), DiGiNet (Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd) and TimeNet (TT dotcom Sdn Bhd).

There are multiples of 155Mbps (STM1), 34Mbps (E3) and 2Mbps(E1) connections in the nationwide backbone. TM Net has peering arrangement with Jaring and other local ISPs from 2Mbps capacity.

Two major ISPs are TM Net (Telekom Malaysia Berhad wholly-owned company) and JARING (a MIMOS Berhad wholly – owed company).

SERVICES	ISP		REMARKS
SERVICES	JARING	TM NET	REMARKS
Internet Services Dial-up (PSTN / ISDN)	4	4	Offered to both Residential & Corporate customers. PSTN charge 1. ISP – RM0.01 (US$0.003) per min. TELCO – RM 0.015 (US$ 0.004) per min. ISDN Charge ISP –RM0.25 (US$0.083) per min. TELCO – RM0.04 (US$0.013) per min. Offered to Corporate customers and organizations. Charges are based on speed. Details can be provided upon request.
Broadband Services	4	4	TM Net – Offers through fixed and wireless (residential & corporate). JARING – offers through fixed line (corporate) and wireless (residential & corporate).
Data Centre Services	4	4
Virtual Private Network (VPN)	4	4	The secure IP based private network offered by both TM Net & JARING to corporate customers and organization. Details of charges can be provide upon request (refer contact bellows).
Satellite Services	4	-	An alternative to the fixed terrestrial line and uses C-band transponder. Coverage anywhere in the country as well as some parts of the Asia – Pacific region. Satellite hub is located in Kuala Lumpur.
Other Services	-	-	For details about other services offered by both TM Net & JARING, please visit www.tm.net.my & www.jaring.my.
Note: Dial-up short code – 1515 (TM Net); 1511 (JARING) TELCO – Telecommunication Company Source: Telekom Malaysia – www.telekom.com.my, TM Net – www.tm.net.my and JARING - www.jaring.my Notes: US$ 1.00 = RM 3.02 (as at 15/05/2011)