Don't speculate on Wisma Jakel fire, cops urge

Firefighters Assan John (left) and Jovesster Junil with K9 unit dog Rusty at the site of the Wisma Jakel fire in Section 7, Shah Alam. - Photo: BERNAMA

SHAH ALAM: Members of the public are urged not to speculate on the cause of the fire at Wisma Jakel in Section 7 here on Sunday (Jan 1) morning.

Speaking to reporters on Monday (Jan 2), Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) team is in the midst of investigating the actual cause of the incident.

“Please don’t make any speculation or assumption on this matter.

“We have to respect the feelings of those who suffered losses as well as the workers who lost their source of income due to this incident,” he said in response to allegations on social media that the fire at the popular textile store was intentional.

He also said that police had not received any report about the matter from any party, adding that legal action can be taken by the premises owner if the investigation report proves otherwise.

The five-storey Wisma Jakel building was destroyed in the fire that was believed to have started at about 7 am.

The Selangor JBPM has mobilised its K9 Tracker Dog Unit to the site to conduct forensic work and determine the cause of the incident.

Jakel Group managing director Datuk Seri Mohamed Faroz Mohamed Jakel said the company had estimated losses to be almost RM100mil. - Bernama