KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Energy Efficiency Master Plan that provides guidelines and direction for efficient energy use is being drafted and will be ready in March, said Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui.

Chin said the plan will be tabled to Cabinet for consideration in the first quarter of next year.

According to him, the plan involved a comprehensive approach on energy efficiency in the country in among others the industrial sector, buildings and public use.

He said cooperation of all sectors was important in ensuring the successful implementation of the energy usage agenda on efficient use as the world was facing two main challenges on energy, which were insufficient supply of energy and being costly; and the negative effect of man on the environment.

"All must cooperate and play their respective roles for the good of the country and the world," Chin told reporters at the officiating ceremony for the 2009 Efficient Energy Carnival at the Putra World Trade Centre here today.

The two-day carnival being held for the first time is develop awareness on efficient energy use and provide opportunity to consumers to purchase efficient energy use appliances at special prices.

In his speech, Chin said although efficient energy use can bring many benefits, like lower electricity bills, the level of awareness was not satisfactory in Malaysia.

"Many a time we see lights being left on during the day when daylight was enough. If we use energy efficiently, the need for electricity generation and power generation plants would lessen and therefore have less negative effects on the environment," he said.

On the decision of the Federal Court yesterday to allow Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to proceed with the upgrading works of high-voltage cables of a 275kV transmission line in Rawang to increase electricity supply in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley, Chin said residents involved needed to respect the court's decision.

The Federal Court ruling allowed TNB's appeal to lift an injunction order obtained by 23 villagers in Kampung Sungai Terentang, Rawang, to halt the construction of the transmission line through their village.