Two TNB contractors critically injured by electric shock as substation fire triggers Johor Bahru blackout (VIDEO)

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 16 — Two Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) contractors sustained critical injuries after receiving electric shocks during maintenance work at the Kangkar Tebrau main intake substation. The incident sparked a fire, leaving tens of thousands of consumers without electricity. TNB dispatched its technical team to the scene to restore power.

The Johor Fire and Rescue Department responded to the fire station's distress call around 6.10pm. Firefighters secured the area before departing for the station. Initial reports indicated power outages in Tebrau, Masai, and areas of Pasir Gudang, alongside non-functioning traffic lights causing traffic congestion.