KUALA LUMPUR: A section of the three-storey Bandar Mahkota Cheras (BMC) Mall collapsed from an estimated height of 20 metres to the ground floor yesterday.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department's Operations Command Centre said they received a call about the incident about 12.37pm and no casualties were reported.
"The incident involved a plaster ceiling that fell from approximately 20 metres above and landed in the centre of the shopping mall.
"The fire department has inspected the mall and no one was injured in the incident," it said.
The mall's management issued a statement on their Facebook page, saying that what happened was an isolated incident and it did not affect the structure of the building.
They said the overall structure is still stable.
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However, some areas of the mall are temporarily inaccessible to allow necessary inspections and repairs.
"We are relieved to report that no one was injured during the incident. We also wish to highlight that this is an isolated incident that does not relate to or affect the structure of the building, and the main structure of the building overall remains stable.
"At this moment, some areas of the mall may remain temporarily inaccessible while we conduct thorough inspections and implement necessary repairs. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and support during this time.
"Rest assured, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all our patrons. Your safety is of utmost importance to us, and we are taking every precaution to prevent similar incidents in the future," it said.
