Port klang: The Selangor government will hold a meeting next Monday to determine measures to repair the electrical wiring system affecting 128 residential units in Block C of the Seri Perantau Flats here, following an ongoing electricity disruption since Dec 7. State Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah highlighted the significant impact of the power outage on residents' daily lives, including mobility issues due to non-functioning lifts and water supply disruptions.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Borhan stated that the meeting will involve the building management and relevant agencies, including the State Secretariat (PSUK), to devise comprehensive solutions ensuring prompt and orderly repair works. The focus will be on residents' safety, with careful consideration of technical and financial risks to prevent short circuits or additional costs during electricity redistribution.
Initial assessments revealed that a fire in the electrical distribution board (DB) room caused extensive damage to Block C's wiring system, disrupting electricity to most units. Technical inspections showed only a few units could receive temporary electricity through a bypass supply from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). Borhan emphasized that this method cannot be fully implemented due to the risk of recurring short circuits, particularly with damaged DBs, as it could pose serious safety risks.
Feedback from the Joint Management Body (JMB) indicated significant repair costs, involving comprehensive works for individual units and the building's security system. A detailed review of the electrical infrastructure showed a broader scope of repairs than initially anticipated, necessitating the replacement of critical components, new wiring, and safety inspections.
Borhan noted that initial repair costs were estimated at RM520,000, but a thorough inspection projected the total cost to be close to RM1.7 million to ensure safety and compliance with technical standards. He stressed the need for cooperation among stakeholders, including the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS), TNB, and other technical agencies, to expedite repairs and manage costs effectively.
Earlier, Borhan, who is Tanjong Sepat Assemblyman, visited Block C of the Seri Perantau Flats to assess the situation and identify residents' immediate needs. He evaluated residents' safety and welfare, particularly the elderly and patients relying on electricity for medical equipment.
On Dec 7, a fire broke out in the DB room of Block C at the Seri Perantau Flats, destroying the building's wiring system and disrupting electricity supply to about 600 residents across 128 residential units.