January 22, 2026
World
World
TOKYO, Jan 22 — Japan has halted the restart of the world’s largest nuclear power plant just hours after it began, though the reactor remains “stable,” the operator said.
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 — A total of 5,049 consumer accounts in the Jalan Lingkaran Luar area of Butterworth will experience scheduled water supply interruptions on Tuesday.
According to the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP), the disruption — which will run from 10am to 3pm — is due to the closure of a 450mm valve for simulation work in the area.
Affected areas include Taman Perkasa, Taman Meranti, Bagan Lebai Tahir, Pantai Bersih, RMAF Butterworth, Taman Ratna and Pantai Robina. Residents throughout Jalan Teluk Air Tawar, Taman Senangan, Taman Seri Tawar and Taman Telok Permai will also be impacted.
Meanwhile, approximately 2,500 consumer accounts in Balik Pulau will face scheduled water supply disruptions from 10pm on Wednesday until 6am on Thursday due to the installation of 300mm MS pipes.
The affected areas include the entire Jalan Pondok Upeh stretch, Maktab Rendah Sains Mara Balik Pulau, Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi Mara Balik Pulau, Lorong Seri Genting 1–14, Lorong Pondok Upeh, Solok Pondok Upeh, Lintang Pondok Upeh 1–4, and Lorong 1–6, Taman Simpang Jaya. — Bernama
