Sabah Electricity has carried out hundreds of enforcement operations to dismantle unauthorised connections and prevent electricity theft.
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Electricity has reiterated the dangers of illegal electricity connections, warning that such activities can lead to fires, short circuits and electrocutions.
Its COO Mohd Yusmanizam Mohd Yusof said the company remained committed to tackling electricity theft and urged the public to apply for electricity supply through legal channels instead of resorting to illegal connections.
He also called for continued cooperation from authorities and relevant government agencies in supporting Sabah Electricity’s efforts to curb power theft, which posed serious risks not only to perpetrators but also to the surrounding community.
“Illegal and unsafe electrical connections, particularly in squatter areas, increase the risk of fires due to short circuits and expose individuals to potentially fatal electric shocks,” he said in a statement on Friday.
Sabah Electricity has carried out hundreds of enforcement operations to dismantle unauthorised connections and prevent electricity theft. The company has also been actively using print and electronic media to raise public awareness of the dangers of these activities.
The public and community leaders are urged to report any illegal connections in their areas so that immediate action can be taken.
“For 2025, Sabah Electricity will intensify integrated enforcement operations across the state. We will ensure that individuals involved in electricity theft are brought to justice, and necessary action will be taken against them under the relevant laws,” he added.
Yusmanizam also expressed appreciation to all government agencies and departments that have assisted in Sabah Electricity’s efforts to combat electricity theft.
