3 people injured after Malaysian shopping mall ceiling crashes

KUALA LUMPUR: Three people were injured after a ceiling at Megah Rise Mall in Petaling Jaya collapsed on Saturday (Oct 28) afternoon, amid strong winds and heavy rain in the area.

A 37-second video, which went viral on social media, showed the ceiling collapsing. Several security guards were also seen ushering people to safety.

Some visitors were heard screaming as they fled the premises.

In a Facebook post, the mall’s management expressed “deepest regret” over the incident.

“At approximately 3pm, during a period of strong winds and heavy rainfall, the ceiling of the car porch near the main entrance collapsed, resulting in minor injuries to three individuals,” it said, adding that all three have received necessary medical attention.

The affected areas - including the main entrance, the adjacent pet-friendly lifts and a food court – will be closed “until further notice”. The rest of the mall will operate as usual.

“A team of consultants have been engaged to conduct a comprehensive structural assessment and implement necessary repairs and reinforcements,” said Mr Low Eng Hooi, CEO of PPB Properties, which owns the mall.

“Public safety is our priority. We are committed to implementing rigorous safety measures to protect our community and prevent similar incidents in the future.”

The management added: “The safety and well-being of our customers, tenants and staff are always our top priority, and immediate measures were taken to ensure the safety of everyone present during the incident.

“The affected area was promptly evacuated and debris has been cleared.”