KUALA LUMPUR: An attempted cable theft between Phileo Damansara and Pusat Bandar Damansara stations disrupted train services on the Kajang MRT Line for just over an hour this morning.

Rapid KL said the incident was detected at 5.30am, prompting a temporary power shutdown in the affected area to allow safety inspections and a search for the suspect.

It said the measures were taken to ensure the safety of passengers, personnel and the track area.

"Power supply to the affected area was restored at 6.32am after the necessary measures had been taken," it said in a statement.