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  • Use high quality electrical appliances and certified with SIRIM
  • Make sure that all sources of power main switch is turned off when leaving home for a long period of time

  • If an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) trips when you try to switch it back on, there is a possibility of equipment or installation damage at your home. Appoint a registered contractor for further inspection

  • Do not use obsolete or broken electrical appliances

  • Do not use electrical appliances that have been exposed to water

  • Do not touch any live wire

  • Do not expose wiring to heat, vapor and pressure

  • Avoid installing sockets near water source

  • Do not fix extra wiring yourselves. Instead, hire a qualified contractor to do so

  • Do not overburden an extension cord with too many types of electrical equipment

  • Do not connect too many appliances from one power source. Avoid using a socket connector that is not approved

  • Stay away from fallen electrical poles or power lines