IPOH: A telecommunications tower at the Maxis Sungai Perak substation in Kampung Kelebor, Kuala Kangsar, caught fire on Saturday (Dec 28). Perak Fire and Rescue Department acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said after being notified of the incident at 6.36pm, a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the fire had already been completely extinguished," he said in a statement on Sunday (Dec 28). "Part of the tower was damaged in the fire, affecting several communication panels and causing service disruptions, including to Maxis. Further investigations on the tower are continuing this morning," he said.

Source: The Star December 28, 2025 11:06 UTC