The chief minister’s department said in a statement that Hajiji and other officials were briefed by Sabah Electricity chief operating officer Yusmanizam Yusof.

Yusmanizam said a power line was cut when a 275kV tower was swept away by a landslide in Kampung Kolopis, Penampang.

He reported that the Sabah Electricity crisis team has been mobilised and is currently implementing the reconnection of the Kolopis-Segaliud power line. Weather permitting, power connection works could be completed within two days, the statement said.

Hajiji acknowledged the challenging nature of the restoration works. “I understand the precarious nature of the restoration works, and while we hope it can be completed quickly, at the same time, I want them to exercise caution too,” he said.

The chief minister had also instructed Sabah Electricity to maintain regular public updates on work progress and to continuously monitor the situation due to the prevailing inclement weather conditions in the affected areas.

The other officials at the meeting included state secretary Safar Untong, who is also director of the state disaster management committee, and the Sabah director of the National Security Council, Yahya Sulaiman.

Lahad Datu, Tawau get power again

Earlier today, Sabah Electricity said electricity supply to Kunak and several areas in Lahad Datu has been restored, as well as in Semporna, namely to the Buraq oil pump station, Kampung Sri Melor and its surrounding area.

Electricity supply in Tawau had also been restored to Jalan Kampung Tinagat, Kampung Batu Payung, QL Farm, Jalan Apas Parit, SK Batu Payung, SK Kinabutan Besar and its surrounding area.

The areas affected by the power supply disruption were Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, Kunak, Semporna, Beluran and Tawau.
Sandakan MP Vivian Wong said several areas in Sandakan had experienced a power failure of up to 13 hours.