(Kuching, 21st) Several areas in Sarawak experienced localized power outages starting around 1 PM today, with the cause still under further investigation.
According to a post on the Sarawak Energy Company’s Facebook page, localized power outages occurred simultaneously in Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu, and Miri, with power expected to be gradually restored by 3 PM.
As for the cause of the power outage, the company is still investigating.
It is reported that this power outage also caused traffic chaos in several areas as traffic lights were unable to operate.
Fortunately, power in some areas began to be restored around 2:30 PM.