Former Teacher Spends RM50,000 on Generators After Being Denied Electricity
By Loshinniy Nair S.Baskaran,
Kuala Lumpur, 15th August 2024 – In Felda Perasu, Gua Musang, Kelantan, former teacher Marlida Mat Dan has been compelled to spend RM50,000 on generators due to the unavailability of electricity in her home.
Marlida, 40, has been using generators for over two years, facing a monthly diesel cost of RM1,500 to keep them running. Her request for electricity from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) was denied because Felda, which still owns the land, refused to issue a necessary permission letter.
Despite Marlida paying a deposit for the land, this bureaucratic hurdle has left her without power. The ongoing financial burden has been significant, leading to increased frustration and highlighting the challenges faced by those living in remote areas without basic infrastructure.
Marlida’s situation underscores the difficulties in securing essential services like electricity in certain rural areas of Malaysia. Her plight serves as a reminder of the ongoing infrastructure challenges that persist in some regions, even as the country continues to develop.
The reliance on costly generators not only strains her finances but also raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of such arrangements for those in similar situations, as stated in Malaysia Kini.
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