Energy Commission sends report on freak electrocution incident to AG's Chambers

KUALA LUMPUR - The Energy Commission (ST) has sent its investigation report regarding the case of two young brothers who died as a result of being electrocuted in Bangi on Sept 30, to the Attorney General's Chambers for further legal action.

ST in a statement today said that it had completed its investigation into the incident and that it was being investigated under the Electricity Regulations 1994.

"If convicted, a fine not exceeding RM5,000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or both, may be imposed on the guilty party," read the statement.

In the incident at Jalan Sungai Merab, Kampung Ternas Jernang, Bangi, the first victim died from shock when holding a metal clothes hanger that was connected to the charged zinc roof of the house while the second victim, who was his younger brother, also died from shock while trying to save his brother.

In the meantime, ST reminded homeowners not to make any renovations or additional structures that could affect the low voltage overhead electric line belonging to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) or other installations such as meters and poles.

According to ST, homeowners need to file a request with TNB to move any electrical installations and members of the public who carry out any activities near the electrical installations that cause supply disruption or damage to property can face legal action. - BERNAMA