KLANG, June 7 — Kampung Raja Uda residents are considering submitting a protest memorandum to Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah about the construction of a four-storey columbarium adjacent to a mosque in their area.
Kampung Raja Uda committee chairman Azhar Ibrahim said most of the 5,000 residents in the village oppose the construction of the columbarium.
He said the project had not been discussed with the residents, who only became aware of it two weeks ago.
“Many residents are worried the village may become polluted by ashes generated from the cremation process, especially for homes situated less than 10m from the site,” he told reporters yesterday after protesting peacefully along Persiaran Raja Muda Musa in Port Klang. The protest saw dozens of village residents expressing their opposition to the construction of the columbarium.
Azhar said that in the last two days, residents have submitted over 300 protest notices online to the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) about the project, to be built on a 1ha plot of private land.
He also said villagers want the construction of the columbarium cancelled to ensure the comfort of residents, especially Muslims.
Kampung Raja Uda Mosque imam Mohd Bazaireen Baharuddin said the mosque management was disappointed over the proposal to build a columbarium less than 50m from their place of worship.
“I am concerned that once the columbarium starts operating, it will host many religious ceremonies, making the Muslim residents here uncomfortable.
“We hope the MP, assemblyman, and mayor of MBDK will listen to our concerns. We strongly oppose the construction of this four-storey complex,” he added.
— Bernama
