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Article: LACK OF INSULATION IN M`SIAN BUILDINGS CAUSES HIGH ENERGY BILLS.
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- AsiaPulse News
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- October 2, 2009
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 Asia Pulse - The lack of insulation in most Malaysian buildings is the key cause of high energy bills for building owners, according to Malaysian Insulation Manufacturers Group (MIMG) chairman Soh Chin Teck.
He said one of the reasons for high electricity cost was due to the need for air-conditioning to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures.
"The benefits of insulation are manifold. It reduces heat flowing from outside into the building, keeps rooms cooler for longer period and cuts down the use of electricity for cooling," Soh told Bernama.
"Therefore, insulation is one of the easiest and most effective ways to help ...