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TNB tax bill won't hit consumers or shareholders, MOF assures
Malaysia's Ministry of Finance has moved to reassure the public that additional tax claims against utility giant Tenaga Nasional Bhd will not be passed on through higher electricity tariffs or affect dividend payments to shareholders.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — The Ministry of Finance has clarified that Tenaga Nasional Bhd's additional tax liability will be absorbed by the company without impacting consumers or investors, according to statements made in the Malaysian capital on Monday.
The assurance addresses concerns that the utility provider may seek to recover the added tax burden through increased electricity charges to households and businesses across the nation. The government has indicated that TNB will shoulder the financial responsibility independently, preserving tariff structures already in place.
The Finance Ministry also confirmed that the tax claim will not necessitate any reduction in dividend distributions to TNB shareholders, protecting returns for investors in the state-owned enterprise. This dual commitment aims to balance fiscal responsibility with consumer protection and investor confidence.
TNB remains Malaysia's primary electricity supplier, serving millions of consumers nationwide. The clarification comes as the company navigates the tax dispute while maintaining its operations and financial obligations to stakeholders across the country.