SEREMBAN – Negri Sembilan has recorded 8,748 cases of tampering involving Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) meter installations resulting in losses of over RM93 million from 2018 to October this year.
State Urban Well-being, Housing, Local Government, and New Village executive councillor Teo Kok Seong said of the total, Seremban recorded the highest number at 5,986 cases with losses estimated at RM71 million, followed by Port Dickson with 1,342 cases (RM13.8 million), Jempol with 536 cases (RM3 .4 million), and Tampin with 412 cases (RM1.9 million).
“In addition, 277 cases were recorded in Kuala Pilah involving losses of RM1.5 million, Rembau (178 cases involving RM847,464), while Jelebu had 17 cases (RM298,868). Of the number, 423 cases have been charged in court.
“As for water theft, 1,771 cases have been recorded involving losses of RM3 million for the same period,” he said in response to a question from Chew Seh Yong (Lobak-DAP) who wanted to know the figures for water and electricity supply theft from 2018 to date, during the state assembly sitting today.
As such, he urged those who have information and are aware of such thefts to report to the authorities so that the appropriate action can be taken to prevent further losses. – Bernama, November 30, 2022
