MCA has urged Putrajaya to explain the rationale behind its proposed electricity tariff hikes, cautioning that the move could destabilise public welfare if mishandled.

Acknowledging the rakyat’s unease over the increased tariff set to take effect on July 1, MCA deputy president Mah Hang Soon stressed that any changes affecting people’s daily lives should be handled with transparency, fairness, and careful planning.

“While the short-term impact might not hit low-income...