TNB Ready To Ensure Comfortable Aidilfitri Celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has made comprehensive preparations to ensure a stable and continuous electricity supply during this year’s Aidilfitri celebrations, enabling Muslims across Peninsular Malaysia to celebrate Syawal in comfort.
In a statement, the utility company said that, as part of these preparations, it has activated its operational readiness plan, which includes implementing several electricity network upgrade projects nationwide, as well as continuously monitoring its electricity network and critical assets.
Among the key measures undertaken is the deployment of more than 11,000 personnel who will be on standby 24/7 on a rotational basis, beginning three days before Syawal.
TNB Senior Chief Network Officer, Mahathir Nor Ismail, said TNB’s technical teams will closely monitor system conditions throughout the festive season and are prepared to take immediate action to restore supply in the event of any disruption.
“This commitment is important to ensure that the public can make the necessary preparations and celebrate Aidilfitri with joy and comfort together with their loved ones,” he said.
In addition to positioning 136 mobile generators at strategic locations, TNB has also prepared 379 support vehicles, including auger cranes, tower wagons, skylifts, and maintenance trucks, as part of contingency measures in the event of electricity supply disruptions.
As an additional mitigation measure, TNB has also carried out load balancing initiatives, increased transformer capacity, and enhanced the electricity network system to ensure the electricity distribution system remains stable throughout the festive season.
While extending Aidilfitri greetings to all TNB customers, Mahathir also advised the public to always prioritise electrical safety and practise efficient energy usage.
He said among the electrical safety practices that can be adopted are ensuring all electrical appliances are in good condition before use; not using mobile phones while charging; engaging contractors registered with the Energy Commission (ST) for electrical wiring or repair works; and turning off the main switch and unplugging electrical appliances that are not in use before returning to the hometown for Aidilfitri.
He also encouraged the public to practise energy efficiency by maximising the use of natural daylight during the day; avoiding simultaneous use of multiple high-power electrical appliances; ensuring refrigerators are not overloaded with festive dishes or food so that they can function efficiently; washing clothes with full loads and drying them naturally instead of using a dryer; and setting air-conditioner temperatures between 24°C and 26°C and cleaning filters regularly to optimise comfort.
Customers can obtain more safety tips and energy-saving guidance by visiting www.mytnb.com.my/energy-efficiency or by following TNB on its social media platforms.
-- BERNAMA
