A sign reading “Generator Habis” (out of stock) is displayed at a hardware shop in Tawau, as demand for portable generators soared during the prolonged east coast blackout.
KOTA KINABALU: Generators are flying off the shelves in Tawau, Sabah’s southern east coast district, as residents scramble to cope with days-long blackouts following the collapse of a transmission tower in Kolopis on Sept 13.
Households have been rushing to hardware shops for portable machines to keep their homes lit, charge phones, and run basic appliances. One shop in Tawau sold out in less than two days, with more residents now placing bookings to secure a unit.
