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: mbi@mbi.gov.my

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.