TENAGA Nasional Berhad (TNB) will give rebates to consumers, especially traders, affected by the power outage in several areas in Peninsular Malaysia on Wednesday.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Takiyuddin Hassan said about one million domestic, industrial and commercial users were affected by the power outage that occurred at 12.39pm on that day. 

“The affected users such as traders can submit claims by stating the amount of loss suffered.

“However, I will table the detailed information on the rebate in parliament on August 4,” he told reporters after attending the 55th Kota Baru PAS annual general meeting today.

Takiyuddin, who is Kota Baru MP, praised TNB for its swift action in restoring power supply within three hours.

According to TNB, the electricity supply disruption that occurred in several areas in Peninsular Malaysia on Wednesday was caused by an equipment failure at the Yong Peng North main input substation in Yong Peng, Johor.

The damage resulted in a load loss of 2.2 gigawatts, which is 10% of the total supply demand on the peninsula. – Bernama, July 30, 2022.