In a statement, TNB said the situation was under control and that its technical team had been deployed to the site to assess the situation and take the necessary measures to ensure the safety of everyone there.

“At present, electricity supply to consumers remains unaffected, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.

“TNB will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary. Any further developments will be announced,” the statement on TNB’s Facebook page said.

A spokesperson from the Negeri Sembilan fire and rescue department said a distress call was received at 9.09pm, and that 10 personnel were dispatched to the scene.

“The caller who contacted the Port Dickson fire station reported an explosion at the Tuanku Jaafar power station,” the spokesperson said, adding that firefighters had worked to identify the source of the explosion.