Category: Energy

As higher electricity bills make solar more attractive, loans and rent-to-own schemes help middle-class families overcome ownership cost barriers. Cheaper solar power is increasingly attractive for the middle class in light of rising electricity bills. And bills will keep rising due to Malaysia’s fossil fuel dependence to generate electricity. Yet many households hesitate switching to solar...

  How should Malaysia switch from fossil fuels like coal to clean energy sources such as solar? We need your voice! Whether you have solar panels at home, are considering them, or are just curious about renewable energy, your perspective is extremely valuable. Participate in CAP's Clean Energy Transition Survey to help researchers, organisations, and the government understand what consumers...

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the Government to consider introducing a regulated balcony solar programme in Malaysia to enable more households, particularly apartment residents and tenants, to participate in renewable energy generation and reduce their electricity bills. While rooftop solar has expanded in Malaysia, many consumers are unable to benefit because they live...

Discover how smart meters can change the way Malaysians use electricity – from real-time tracking to cost savings and eco-friendly habits. Take control of your electricity use anytime, anywhere. #SmartMeter #EnergyEfficiency #saveenergy #SmartLiving  

This #WorldConsumerRightsDay, the Consumers’ Association of Penang joins the global consumer movement to call for a just transition to #sustainablelifestyles. Together, we spotlight the need and roadmap to make sustainable choices available, affordable, and accessible – for people and the planet. Read more: #ConsumerRights #WCRD2025 #SustainableLifestyles #JustTransition  

World Consumer Rights Day is a United Nations-accredited campaign celebrated annually on March 15 since 1983. This year’s theme, “A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles”, calls for fairness and sustainability as we tackle environmental and social challenges. The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on governments, businesses and consumers to take necessary action for a...

In CAP’s Green Action Week 2024 programme, CAP officer Ung Jun Min gave practical energy-saving tips to participants. The participants were excited to learn about how to cool their homes and surroundings naturally.                                

Most energy sources produce pollution or greenhouse gases when burned and this is contributing to the climate crisis.  Reducing energy use is crucial in the fight against climate change. When a large number of consumers actively participate in energy conservation efforts, the collective impact can be significant. We have a shared responsibility to save the environment. With this in mind, CAP...

In conjunction with World Environment Day on June 5, 2024, it is time for us to reflect on our role in safeguarding our planet. This year, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) highlights the growing importance of managing solar panel waste and adopting energy saving practices. The adoption of solar energy is a positive step towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels and combating climate...