Major power outage in KK caused by attempt to steal electricity, says SESB


KOTA KINABALU: An attempt to steal electricity is believed to have caused major power failures in various parts of the city here, including the Menara Kinabalu state administrative building, since Monday (April 3).

In a statement on Wednesday (April 5) the Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd said their officials found traces of cuts and burns on underground cables when investigating the cause of the power outage.

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