President Prabowo Orders Bahlil to Take Action Regarding Electricity in Kalimantan Still Out

Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto asked the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia to intervene regarding the still ongoing power outages in several points in Kalimantan. President Prabowo asked Bahlil to immediately take a measured step with PLN.

This was conveyed by Bahlil at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Tuesday, July 4. He said the government must admit that there are still disruptions in electricity services, especially in several areas of Kalimantan.

According to Bahlil, President Prabowo asked that the issue be handled immediately. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is asked to coordinate with PLN so that the blackout does not drag on.

Bahlil said that initial information from PLN showed that the blackout in Kalimantan was not caused by a lack of energy. The problem is related to maintenance. He said maintenance was also related to the main network.

However, Bahlil has not detailed the points of the affected areas or the number of customers who have experienced outages.