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19th March, 2010
PUTRAJAYA: The government start phasing out the use of incandescent lights or commonly known as ‘round bulbs’ to conserve the use of electricity more effectively.
Minister of Energy, Green Technology & Water Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui said the implementation to stop the use of such lights would be carried in stages over a three-year period and the sale of such lighting devices would be stopped in 2014.
“The new implementation will enable the use of energy more effectively and wisely as users will be encouraged to use compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) and light emitting diode (LED).
“It is also part of the government’s commitment to reduce carbon intensity by about 40 per cent by 2020,” he told reporters at his ministry here yesterday.
He added that the implementation of the new policy would save consumers about RM336 million a year and help conserve the country’s use of electricity.
Meanwhile, commenting on the protest from residents of Kampung Sungai Terentang in Rawang towards Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) on Wednesday, Peter said he had requested TNB not to go to that area and demolish the houses concerned temporarily.
He said the move was for the sake of finding a peaceful solution and win-win situation for all.
“I have exchanged views with Selangor Menteri Besar and also the parties concerned, including TNB. At least temporarily, I have asked TNB to refrain from demolishing those houses concerned,” he said.
Hundreds of villagers gathered at the entrance of the village Wednesday, to protest the move by TNB to resume work on the Central Area Reinforcement (CAR) project to upgrade power transmission in the Klang Valley.
TNB is working on the CAR project in the area and the Federal Court handed down a judgement in its favour, deciding that TNB had the right to install the power lines.
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