The centre providing medical aid and other assistance to the needy in Kuala Lumpur was razed on Monday night, in what could be a case of arson, the centre founder said.

Pertubuhan Kesihatan Kebajikan Umum Malaysia (PKKUM) founder Elisha Kor Krishnan said the fire, which occurred at 11.30pm, completely destroyed the PKKUM premises on Jalan Raja Laut.

"It was already too late when I reached the office and the firefighters said it was a 100 percent loss," Elisha told Malaysiakini.