SEREMBAN: A family-owned bookstore that has operated for 68 years here was destroyed in a fire, with losses estimated at around RM4mil. Third-generation owner Kader Mohideen Basheer Ahmed, 48, said the incident not only wiped out the family business, but also destroyed memories built over decades. The SBC Books & Stationery Sdn Bhd director said the fire razed almost the entire premises and its stock. “It has not only affected our business, but also destroyed our memories here,” he told Bernama at the scene yesterday. “We accept this incident as a test and will focus on rebuilding, although it will take time,” he said.

Source: The Star March 24, 2026 02:20 UTC