TNB restores power within 77 minutes after Johor substation fire

<p /><p /><p>KUALA LUMPUR: Electricity supply to several areas in Johor Baru was fully restored within 77 minutes after a fire broke out at the Kangkar Tebrau Main Intake Substation yesterday, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) said.

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TNB restored power to Johor areas within 77 minutes after a substation fire, with two injured staff in stable condition.

Power was restored to areas like Bandar Dato Onn and Johor Jaya within 77 minutes.
Two TNB workers were injured and are in stable condition at a local hospital.
TNB is investigating the fire's cause with the Fire and Rescue Department.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Electricity supply to several areas in Johor Baru was fully restored within 77 minutes after a fire broke out at the Kangkar Tebrau Main Intake Substation yesterday, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) said.

The affected areas included Bandar Dato Onn, Taman Daya, Kempas, Bandar Ulu Tiram, Desa Tebrau and Johor Jaya.

In a statement today, TNB said its technical teams were mobilised immediately to restore power in stages.

"Two TNB technical personnel who were at the site during the incident sustained injuries and are receiving further medical treatment at Sultan Ismail Hospital in Johor Baru.

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Published: October 17, 2026 at 4:26 AM UTC
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