Malaysia: Power supply disruptions are occurring in parts of Peninsular Malaysia as of the afternoon of July 27

Event

An unplanned power outage is reportedly affecting parts of Peninsular Malaysia as of the afternoon of July 27. Reports indicate areas experiencing the outage include Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Kota Bharu, and Seremban cities, as well as portions of Pahang and Selangor states; additional locations may be affected by the disruptions in the coming hours. The state utility provider Tenaga Nasional Berhad said that recovery works are ongoing. The cause of the outage and the timeline of the restoration activities are unclear.

Commercial and transport disruptions are possible during the outages. Businesses without backup generators may have to suspend operations. Traffic lights may not function, resulting in traffic disruptions. The power outage may also prompt brief water outages and interruptions to electronic water filtration systems. Lingering disruptions are possible after the power supply resumes.

Advice

Charge all communication and portable electronic devices when possible. Unplug electronic equipment that is not connected to surge protectors. Exercise caution when driving in areas affected by power outages. Ensure that generators are functional if operating in affected areas. Confirm business appointments. Verify that security systems are working, including after power resumes. Follow all security personnel instructions.

Resources

Tenaga Nasional Berhad website
Tenaga Nasional Berhad Facebook page