The crematorium in Kampung Tunku is run by the Petaling Jaya City Council. — CHAN TAK KONG/The Star
THE crematorium operated by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) at Jalan 229, Section 51A, is set to undergo an upgrade that includes a columbarium.
Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said with the upgrade, the operations of the crematorium will be privatised.
As the crematorium is on state land, he said MBPJ was in the process of resolving land-related matters with the Selangor government before transferring the operations to the private company.
“The refurbishment will involve the enhancement of the crematorium, as well as a new columbarium, casket showroom, mortuary preparation room and management office,” he said.
Mohamad Zahri added that the columbarium would have a capacity to hold 10,000 urns.
“The project is expected to cost between RM8mil and RM12mil.
“The concession period will be set at 21 years, subject to state’s approval,” he said at the city council’s full board meeting.
Although the private company would manage the crematorium’s operations, MBPJ would continue to oversee the management of the facilities to ensure high-quality service, Mohamad Zahri said.
“Service charges will also be regulated to ensure they remain reasonable.
“The improvements to this crematorium will benefit local residents and provide better organised, comfortable and modern funeral services.
“This will also help ensure each funeral service is carried out smoothly and safely to meet the needs of the community.”
Separately, in conjunction with Ramadan, MBPJ has designated 18 locations for bazaar operations offering 1,260 trading lots.
Mohamad Zahri said MBPJ would implement separated trading lots and promote cashless transactions to ensure better convenience, reduce waste and encourage recycling.
“This year, MBPJ is collaborating with hotels and companies to distribute leftover food from the bazaars to those in need through the Bakul Bahagia Ramadan @PJ initiative.
Additionally, MBPJ was giving out RM30,000 in digital coupons, each worth RM15, to visitors who brought reusable bags at 12 bazaar locations, Mohamad Zahri said, adding that about 100 MBPJ staff would be assigned bazaar duty to monitor cleanliness, safety and compliance.
He said 20 entrepreneurs would also be selected to receive RM500 along with the opportunity to choose their trading lots for next year’s Ramadan bazaar.
