SINGAPORE : There has been a power failure in many parts of
Singapore.
The Energy Market Authority said the areas affected included Bukit
Batok, Chua Chu Kang New Town, Crawford, Jalan Eunos, Mandai,
Pandan and SengKang areas.
It said the power supply was disrupted at 3.55pm due to the
tripping of two power generation plants at the Senoko Power
Station.
Electricity supply to some areas has been restored.
Callers to the MediaCorp News hotline said traffic lights in the
areas were also affected.
Meanwhile, reports from Malaysia say utility company Tenaga
Nasional has turned off 236 power distribution stations in Johor
"for safety and security reasons".
Spokesman Sidek Kamisul is quoted as saying "a water and
electricity mix is such a bad idea". - CNA /ls
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