BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Recent electricity disruptions affecting parts of Brunei-Muara and Belait districts were caused by damage to infrastructure linked to cable theft and attempted tampering, the Department of Electrical Services (DES) said. - DES BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Department of Electrical Services (DES) has identified cable theft and vandalism as the cause of several recent power. The Department of Electrical Services warned that such illegal acts not only compromise the reliability of the national electricity network but also pose serious safety risks, including injury or death. The affected cable damaged by the theft attempt. PHOTO: DES/BORNEO BULLETIN April 1, 2026 BANDAR. Use this form to search for current unplanned outages. You may search using your phone number or the eight digit account number displayed on your bill. Traffic lights malfunctioned, leading to traffic congestion and confusion. Police personnel had to be dispatched to major traffic junctions to. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. ⚡ Planned Maintenance Work: Thursday, 02 October 2025 — Brunei Muara District, Spg. X13 to Simpang. (Bandar Seri Begawan, 14th) Brunei's Ministry of Health has reported that Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital (RIPAS) recently experienced a sudden electricity supply interruption, affecting the operations of several wards.