KUCHING, Feb 10: Energy provider Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy) is strongly reminding its customers not to use non-standard and unsafe wiring at their premises as it could damage electrical appliances and cause electrocution or electrical fires.
According to a press statement, Sarawak Energy recently received reports of unsafe wiring at business premises in 10th Mile Bazaar which have raised public concern.
Sarawak Energy’s utility arm, Syarikat SESCO Berhad, together with the police subsequently disconnected supply and dismantled the unsafe wiring found at the premises.
It was discovered that the non-standard wiring connected from the distribution board from the staircase entrance leading up to the premises above posed an electrocution and fire risk, endangering the public and neighbours.
The wirings were also connected directly from the main incoming supply without going through the electricity meter, resulting in consumption not being registered at all.
Unregistered electricity consumption is regarded as stealing electricity in Sarawak, a criminal offence under Section 33(5) of the Electricity Ordinance which carries a penalty of up to RM100,000 and/or five years’ jail.
The public are encouraged to report any unsafe wiring in their area and to report any suspicious activities related to power theft to Sarawak Energy’s 24-hour customer care centre at 1300-88-3111 or email at customercare@sarawakenergy.com. — DayakDaily
