SESB reckless, claims villager
Published on: Sunday, September 17, 2017
Tenom: One 65-year-old Bernard Gonsubin Yosundang is disappointed with Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) for allowing a high-voltage power line to hang without a pole.He said the situation of the line has been like that since 2014 where the old pole broke and collapsed following strong wind.The villagers hoped the pole would be replaced but, instead, the old pole was just thrown away and left with the line hanging causing them to rub against other wires and producing sparks, he said.
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"I have reported this issue to SESB few times but no action was taken until today causing the villagers to fear for their safety because it is dangerous.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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"Imagine if the high-voltage wire breaks after rubbing against each other and the sparks may cause a fire to a nearby house," he said.Gonsubin, a former Ketua Anak Negeri (KAN), urged the relevant authorities to take action on the lingering problem without any further delay. - Mail Mathew