SHAH ALAM, July 24 — The state government has been urged to consider redeveloping the Selangor Wholesale Market in Seri Kembangan following a major fire that destroyed part of the premises last night.
Seri Serdang state assemblyman Abbas Azmi said the venue, which began operations in 2001, should be upgraded to become more modern, safer, and better suited to current needs in line with the rapid development of the surrounding area.
The market is one of the main food supply centres serving residents in Seri Kembangan, Kinrara, Subang, and nearby areas.
"I propose that the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS) and the state government consider redeveloping this area so that it is more modern, safer, and better aligned with the rapid development taking place around it," he said.
Abbas also expressed his appreciation to the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) for its swift response in bringing the fire under control after receiving reports of the incident.
Commenting on the cause of the fire, he urged the public not to speculate and to allow JBPM's forensic unit to conduct a thorough investigation.
"Every incident has its cause. We should leave it to JBPM to carry out a comprehensive investigation and issue an official report.
"There is no need to create various perceptions before the investigation is completed," Abbas said.
According to PKPS' preliminary information, the affected premises had been leased to a third party and housed several businesses, including plastic goods and appliances retailers.
The assemblyman noted that the presence of highly flammable materials was believed to have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, although this remains subject to the findings of JBPM's investigation.
He also urged PKPS to focus on redeveloping the site once the investigation has concluded, while ensuring the affected area remains securely cordoned off to prevent unauthorised access.
Redevelopment would not only improve the market's facilities and infrastructure but also strengthen safety measures and site management in the future, including addressing the issue of undocumented migrants, which has frequently been raised by local residents.
