Malaysia tightens energy usage, limits air conditioning temperature in government buildings

Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA) - The Malaysian government continues efforts to implement rational energy savings across various sectors, including government agencies, by regulating the minimum room cooling temperature (AC). “Energy use control in government buildings will be tightened. The room cooling temperature is set at a minimum of 24 degrees Celsius,” said Deputy Prime Minister Malaysia Fadillah Yusof in a special statement broadcast on local television in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday. Fadillah Yusof, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, conveyed that the Malaysian government urges civil servants to wear clothing more suitable to the local climate, such as batik, corporate shirts, or baju Melayu, to reduce excessive dependence on room cooling. “This step reflects the government’s commitment to leading by example in the wise use of energy,” he said. He emphasised that the Malaysian government ensures the public always receives information on government policies. The Malaysian government is committed to providing regular and transparent updates. “The public has the right to know the steps taken, and the government will continue to communicate clearly without causing unnecessary concern,” he explained. He stated that Malaysia’s current energy supply is still sufficient and stable. The steps taken by the government now are in anticipation of the impacts that could arise from the Middle East crisis. He urged all parties not to spread or share untrue information that could cause confusion among the public.