Important public utility and emergency hotline numbers in Ipoh

Here are important public utility and emergency hotline numbers for residents in Ipoh, Perak. Whether it’s water supply issues, electricity outages, or municipal services—this quick-reference list will help you reach the right department fast.


Utility & Service Hotlines

1. Lembaga Air Perak (Water Supply)

2. TNB (Tenaga Nasional Berhad – Electricity)

  • Power outage / streetlight breakdown: 15454 (voice or SMS; voice charges apply, SMS is free)

  • Billing / general enquiries: 1-300-88-5454 (Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; weekends & public holidays: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)
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  • You can also lodge reports via social media: Facebook: TNB CareLine or X: @Tenaga_Nasional X (formerly Twitter)Facebook

3. Ipoh City Council (Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh – MBI)

  • Main switchboard / general enquiries: 05-208 3333

  • Fax: 05-253 7396 / 05-208 3530

  • Email: [email protected]

Emergency & Medical Hotlines

4. Perak Community Specialist Hospital (PCSH)

  • General line: +605-241 9000

  • Ambulance hotline (24-hour A&E): +605-246 1977
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5. Fire & Rescue Services (Bomba) – Ipoh & Surrounding Areas

  • Ipoh – Lahat: 05-322 9549

  • Ipoh – Bandar Meru Raya: 05-526 xxxx

  • Batu Gajah: 05-366 4444

  • Gopeng: 05-359 4444
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Mental Health & Emotional Support

6. Helplines in Perak (for mental health, emotional crises, self-harm)


Summary Table

Service / Agency Hotline / Contact Info Notes
Lembaga Air Perak 1-800-88-7788 / 05-255 1155 For water supply disruptions
TNB (Electricity) Outage: 15454 / Billing: 1-300-88-5454 SMS to 15454 is free, calls may charge
Ipoh City Council (MBI) 05-208 3333 / Fax: 05-253 7396 / Email Main municipal services
PCSH (Hospital) +605-241 9000 / Ambulance: +605-246 1977 Emergency medical assistance
Fire & Rescue (Bomba) Ipoh: 05-322 9549 / Batu Gajah: 05-366 4444 etc. Local firefighting services
Befrienders Ipoh +605 5477 933 / +605 5477 955 (evening) Emotional support
Talian Kasih 15999 / WhatsApp +6019 261 5999 24-hour counseling helpline

Tips & Notes

  • Charges: Be aware that TNB’s 15454 number may incur standard local call rates depending on your provider; SMS remains free. The Malaysian InsightReddit

  • Operating Hours: Some services—especially billing lines like TNB’s and mental health helplines—may operate only during specific hours. Always check ahead.