Three people were injured when a shopping mall ceiling collapsed during a storm in Malaysia.

The structure caved in as heavy wind and rain battered the Megah Rise Mall in Selangor on October 28.

The mall said in a statement that the car porch ceiling gave way at around 3 pm, slightly injuring three people who were given medical treatment.

A spokesman said: 'Our thoughts are with those affected by today's incident. We are fully cooperating with all relevant authorities to manage the situation as swiftly as possible.

'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.'

Low Eng Hooi, CEO of PPB properties which owns the mall, said: 'We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

'A team of consultants have been engaged to conduct a comprehensive structural assessment and implement necessary repairs and reinforcements. 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 affected areas, including the main entrance, several lifts, and a food court, were cordoned off, but the rest of the mall remained open to customers.