KUALA LUMPUR — Mid Valley City, a mixed commercial development in Kuala Lumpur comprising Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall, will reopen on Thursday (May 18) after a fire broke out on Wednesday, said the management.

It also comprises three hotels — Cititel Mid Valley, The Boulevard Hotel Kuala Lumpur and The Gardens Hotels and Residences — and several office buildings.

“Following a thorough investigation conducted by Tenaga Nasional Berhad and the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, we have received clearance from the relevant authorities concerning the safe reopening of the premises,” the Mid Valley City management said in a statement.

In an earlier statement on Facebook, the management of Mid Valley City said temporary disruption to the power supply had been implemented to allow the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department to carry out its investigations.

It confirmed that the fire broke out at the external Tenaga Nasional Berhad substation, adjacent to the east facade of Mid Valley Megamall.

“The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department are currently on scene conducting all necessary investigations and securing the premises with no further disruptions to the mall operations.

“In prioritising the safety of all present, a temporary disruption to power supply will be implemented until authorities authorise its restoration.

“Mid Valley City will be closed until further notice. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and would like to reiterate that the safety of our shoppers and guests remains our top priority,” the statement read.

The Mid Valley City management also said in the same statement that no injuries or casualties were reported as of 11.38am.

Earlier, the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department confirmed separately that the fire had been contained.

News of the fire first emerged on social media after users began sharing videos of black smoke billowing from what appeared to be its popular Mid Valley Megamall.

The Star reported that the fire is believed to have occurred after oil meant to cool the electrical transformer overheated and ignited.

Fire and Rescue Department Assistant Director of Operations M Fatta M Amin said that based on initial checks, there were 12,400 litres of cooling oil used to cool the transformer. MALAY MAIL