The directive to all government offices in the country to set their air conditioner temperature at no lower that 24C is spot on, says Dr Choong Weng Wai of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
The thermal comfort zone for government officers is between 24C and 25C.
Dr Choong said this was the result of his research with Kedah Public Works Department engineer Mohd Suharizal Muhamad Subri entitled Thermal Comfort Study in Government Office Buildings.
“The results of the research are concurrent with the government's suggestion that the temperature level is set at 24C,” said Dr Choong.
Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin had announced on Thursday that government offices have been directed to set their air-conditioner temperature at no lower than 24C in a bid to decrease electricity usage.
This directive ought to be extended to all offices in the private sector, as it would be comfortable for all since it suits all government officers.
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