Energy and natural resources minister Takiyuddin Hassan said this followed the announcement by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday on the provision of RM500 vouchers to flood victims for the purchase of electrical goods at selected premises or e-commerce platforms.

Speaking after the announcement of the Malaysia Renewable Energy Roadmap (MyRER) 2022-2035 here today, he said those eligible could make purchases of electrical goods at premises registered under SAVE and through e-commerce platforms, namely Lazada, Shopee and PGMall.

“Those affected by the floods, no matter in which state, if eligible, will be given an instant rebate for every purchase.

“For example, for goods worth RM1,000, they only have to pay RM500,” he said.

Currently, he said, there are 1,400 premises listed under SAVE operated by the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (Seda Malaysia) and the number would be increased to make it easier for flood victims to make purchases at premises near their homes.

According to him, the data so far showed that there were about 80,000 eligible households and the number will be updated from time to time.

He said the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) would issue verification documents in order to help victims make these purchases.

He added that Seda Malaysia, on Jan 7, would announce further details and mechanisms on the rebate.

SAVE is an e-rebate programme for households who purchase electrical goods.

Previously, SAVE 2.0 offered an e-rebate of RM200 to households that purchased energy-efficient air conditioners or refrigerators.