TNB's timing of CSR at Sungai Limau by-election was political

... fortunately, most of the voters were not influenced by BN's usual 'buy' tactics, and remained faithful to PAS.

This was acceptable and welcomed:

"Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) will provide 18 sets of generators for back-up electricity supply during polling for the Sungai Limau by-election on Monday, said Energy, Green Technology and Water deputy minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid."

But this was obviously with a different motive:

"TNB contributed RM23,000 to 22 mosques and aid in the form of items of basic needs and electrical goods to 51 families under its corporate social responsibility."

Source of news:

http://www.thesundaily.my/news/871740

By the way, TNB's advertisement on national television highlighting their Rebate of Rm20 (originally meant to be free for consumers using less than Rm20 per month) is already untrue, with the introduction of minimum charge of Rm3. It is being stated in the advertisement that 1.1 million consumers who enjoyed the rebate, costed the government Rm147 million a year. 

It is more likely that the 1.1 million referred to 1.1 million consumers who enjoyed some months of rebate during a year. I always feel this offer as unrealistic in terms of actual usage by any household.

With the introduction of a minimum charge (even for those who used less than Rm20 per month have to pay Rm3.00), TNB stands to gain a few million Ringgit a year.

I cannot help but compare the privatised utility company to that of banks going all out to make more money out of their customers. Banks will be charging 50 sen per cheque issued soon.

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