JB residents left without water supply overnight after power failure

Residents of Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang faced a significant water supply disruption overnight after a power failure at the Sultan Iskandar treatment plant. The plant ceased operations, leaving hundreds of thousands of consumers without water for nearly 24 hours. Upon waking up on Saturday, many residents discovered their taps were dry, with the Ranhill Syarikat Air Johor confirming the issue in an emailed statement.

Tenaga Nasional was working to restore power, which was expected to be achieved by 2pm, followed by the restoration of water supply in stages. However, as of 10pm, residents in various parts of the city were still without water, leading to concerns about the adequacy of the response. Some residents questioned why water tankers were not dispatched, given the timing and the fact that many were home and required water for cooking and daily activities.

A restaurant owner in Masai expressed significant losses due to the unscheduled cut, which forced many food outlets to close. The company has yet to comment on the lack of emergency power at the treatment plant.