The Kuala Lumpur fire and rescue operations centre said it received an emergency call about the incident at 4.15am.

“In response, 44 firefighters and officers from the Bandar Tun Razak, Jalan Hang Tuah, Cheras, and Sentul fire and rescue stations were dispatched to the scene, along with seven fire engines and an ambulance,” it said in a statement.

The building in question had housed several facilities, including the teachers’ room, meeting room, records room, laboratory, and other offices.

Firefighters brought the blaze under control by 5.08am, and it was fully extinguished by 6.18am.

No casualties were reported. The cause of the fire and the estimated damage remain under investigation.