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Fire at Penang Law Firm Kills Two, Investigation Underway

4/13/2026

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A fire at a law firm in George Town, Penang, on April 13, 2026 killed Datuk San Markan, an 88-year-old lawyer, and B.J. Chandra, a 66-year-old clerk.
The blaze was reported at 12:14 PM and destroyed 70% of the building.
Three employees were on the upper floor, and one survived.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying expressed condolences.

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A fire at a law firm in George Town, Penang, on April 13, 2026 killed Datuk San Markan, an 88-year-old lawyer, and B.J. Chandra, a 66-year-old clerk.
The blaze was reported at 12:14 PM and destroyed 70% of the building.
Three employees were on the upper floor, and one survived.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying expressed condolences.