Blaming bad weather for an island-wide power outage that left millions in the dark, state electricity monopoly PLN has proved it is quick to collect payments and fine customers but utterly powerless when it comes to accountability.

Several regions across the island of Sumatra were plunged into a total blackout on Friday, May 22, 2026.

LBH Medan and local leaders demand PLN compensate over 8 million customers in Sumatra following the massive blackout.