KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 7 -- Warisan questioned the State Government's decision to raise electricity tariffs despite ongoing power supply disruptions and high living costs.

Its President, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, said the Government says the increase is inevitable and minimal, but when basic services fail, people should not be asked to pay more.

He warned that the tariff hike would not only affect household electricity bills but also increase operating costs for businesses, push up prices of goods and services, and weaken small enterprises across the State.

"The real concern is whether the Government has addressed the root problems in Sabah's power system before passing the cost to consumers," he said.

"Sabah relies heavily on Indepe...