KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- Rising geopolitical tensions, including the US-Iran conflict, are keeping global energy markets on edge, with potential knock-on effects for electricity and fuel costs in Malaysia.

For households, the immediate concern is practical; how to keep energy bills in check without sacrificing comfort.

Small, consistent changes in daily habits can significantly reduce electricity use, especially as external factors push up generation costs.

How Malaysia generates electricity, and why it matters

Malaysia's electricity supply relies on a mix of natural gas, coal, hydropower and solar energy.

Fossil fuels - particularly gas and coal - still dominate, providing stable base-load power, while hydropower and solar contribut...