The installation of those materials is dangerous and can interfere with TNB’s maintenance work

by AUFA MARDHIAH / Pic courtesy of TNB

TENAGA Nasional Bhd (TNB) advises political parties to not install any form of campaign materials on any TNB’s premises and electrical installations during the 15th General Election campaigning period.

The prohibition includes pasting or hanging campaign materials such as posters, flags and banners on transmission towers, electricity poles, supply boxes, substations, concrete electricity poles and overhead lines.

TNB’s chief distribution network officer Wan Nazmy Wan Mahmood stated that the installation of campaign materials on premises and electrical installations is dangerous and can interfere with TNB’s maintenance work.

“The act can invite danger because there is a risk of electric shock.  It may also cause a power outage if an arc spark (flashover) occurs, damaging property and even threatening life. Furthermore, it may also prevent TNB employees from gaining access for maintenance works and supply restoration,” he said in a statement today.

In addition, he also reminded the public to not hold, carry or install flagpoles under any electricity transmission lines, including flagpoles made of bamboo, as it can cause electric shocks to those nearby.

He added that the dangerous activity violates the provisions of Section 37, Electricity Supply Act 1990 (Act 447), which is to damage electrical installations.

Hence, as a preventive measure, TNB, through routine patrols, will work with the Election Commission and relevant authorities to take down those campaign materials.

Public who witnesses or is aware of any situation that may threaten the safety of others or affect the electricity supply, is advised to immediately contact Facebook TNB CareLine or 15454 so that appropriate action can be taken to prevent unwanted things from happening.