Power Blackout: Brunei, interrupted (17.10.2023)
 Posted on : Oct 18, 2023, 12:47PM   72 total views  Category : Local News

Numerous business outlets in Brunei-Muara, Belait and Tutong districts incurred significant losses due to a power outage that struck at 11.30am yesterday.

 

Traffic lights malfunctioned, leading to traffic congestion and confusion. Police personnel had to be dispatched to major traffic junctions to manage the flow during rush hours.

 

Meanwhile, the Department of Electrical Services said yesterday by 9pm last night, most of the affected areas had received the power supply. Jeffrey Wong, a photo studio owner in Gadong, said he had to halt operation due to the power outage.

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-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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