Sabahans set 939MW record


Good news: (From left) Deputy Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid, Dr Maximus and secretarygeneral Datuk Loo Took Gee during the announcement of the reduction in Putrajaya.

KOTA KINABALU: Power consumption in Sabah is seeing a dramatic spike daily despite some relief to the scorching heat coming from inter-monsoon rains.

A record 939MW was recorded at 2.45pm yesterday. Officials said it was the first time that demand had crossed the 900MW mark during the daily peak hours – 2pm to 4pm.

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