Substation too close for comfort


Residents raised some concerns about having a main substation in their neighbourhood, including the possible health risks towards their families and children.

SOME 120 residents in Ara Impian and Ara Idaman protested against the development of a main substation in Jalan PJU1A/19 Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya recently.

Their concerns about the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) substation included noise and sound pollution, health fears over possible radiation exposure and a drop in property values.

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