KUCHING, Jan. 1 -- Plaza Merdeka has assured the public that an incident involving falling ceiling debris at the shopping mall here on Wednesday night is "under control".

The mall's management said the incident resulted in two individuals sustaining slight injuries.

Both were immediately attended to and sent to hospital for medical check-ups.

"The situation is currently under control, and our management and maintenance teams responded promptly to secure the affected area and implement necessary safety measures," the management said in a statement posted on the mall's Facebook page.

Plaza Merdeka also reassured shoppers, tenants and staff that safety remains its top priority.

"Plaza Merdeka continues to operate in a safe environment, ...