PETALING JAYA: Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has shut down electrical substations in several flood-affected areas across the states to prevent electricity-related accidents, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, stated that this measure was taken to ensure public safety during the ongoing northeast monsoon season.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, TNB is also providing equipment such as generators to ensure continuous power supply at evacuation centres. Fadillah shared this information with reporters after a flood preparedness briefing at TNB’s flood ‘war room’ in Wisma TNB. The briefing was delivered by TNB’s chief distribution network officer, Mahathir Nor Ismail.

Speaking to Bernama after the briefing, Mahathir Nor indicated that over the past week, 455 electrical substations in flood-affected states nationwide were shut down for safety reasons. As of this afternoon, 344 substations have been reactivated, while
the remaining 111 are still closed.

Mahathir Nor highlighted that substations remaining closed are in areas where water levels are still high, such as in Rantau Panjang and Pasir Mas, Kelantan. He expressed concern that if residents forget to disconnect their household electrical supply, it could lead to accidents or electrocution. He advised affected residents to turn off their main power switches immediately.

He also noted that public awareness has improved, as residents now promptly contact TNB when they observe rising water levels. Additionally, Mahathir Nor mentioned that 1,977 TNB employees nationwide are on standby for disaster response operations.