Johor Bahru hit by major blackout after fire at power facility
CNA · Published on October 16, 2026
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A fire at a substation in Kangkar Tebrau caused a major power outage that plunged parts of Johor Bahru into darkness on Friday (Oct 16). Two workers were critically injured by electric shocks and taken to hospital, the Johor fire department said. Videos circulating online showed blackouts at malls and housing estates. Members of the public were also seen directing traffic after the outage disrupted traffic lights. The incident reportedly lasted from about 6pm to 7.45pm. #malaysia #malaysianews Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia
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