
By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Feb 4: Sarawak Energy, through its operations and retail arm, Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO), recently uncovered two cases of electricity theft at Jalan Lapangan Terbang here.
According to a media release, both incidents involved underground cables illegally bypassing electricity meters.
“In the first case, hidden cables were found beneath concrete at a semi-detached double-storey house.
“The second case involved an intermediate double-storey house with underground cables directly into the power supply.
“SESCO’s team has dismantled the illegal installations and lodged police reports for further investigations,” said the media release.
Offenders convicted under Section 33(5) of the Electricity Ordinance face fines of up to RM200,000 and/or imprisonment for up to five years.
Property owners, it reminded, are urged to monitor their premises, as they may also be held accountable.
Sarawak Energy stressed that it continues working with law enforcement agencies and the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) to combat power theft.
The public is urged to report any suspicious activities related to electricity theft. Reports can be made anonymously by contacting SESCO’s Customer Care Centre at 1300-88-3111 or emailing customercare@sarawakenergy.com.
“All reports will be kept strictly confidential,” it assured. — DayakDaily