How many burial lots remain at Jalan Kubur cemetery?

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Only 50 Burial Lots Remain at Jalan Kubur Muslim Cemetery

There are currently only 50 burial lots remaining at the Jalan Kubur Muslim cemetery. This critical situation has arisen due to a significant increase in the number of deaths over the past four to five months, with daily fatalities sometimes reaching five to six.
Diminishing Burial Space

The Jalan Kubur Muslim cemetery, located in the Lembah Pantai constituency, is facing a severe shortage of space. Fahmi Fadzil, the Member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai, has highlighted that only 50 burial lots are still available for use. This issue was a subject of discussion in a virtual meeting involving representatives from the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) and Masjid Jamek Al-Khadijah.
Increased Death Rate

The rapid depletion of burial space has been exacerbated by a notable increase in the death rate over the last four to five months. Reports indicate that the cemetery has sometimes recorded as many as five to six deaths per day, significantly accelerating the consumption of available lots. This surge in fatalities is a primary driver behind the dwindling capacity of the cemetery.
Delays in New Burial Site Development

Plans for new burial sites to alleviate the pressure on Jalan Kubur have encountered delays. These delays are attributed to a change in ownership status, with the land transitioning from the Federal Land Commissioner to the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP). The process of preparing the new areas as cemeteries is also expected to take time following the completion of the ownership status change, although recent discussions aim to expedite this process.
Contingency Plans for Space Shortage

In anticipation of the Jalan Kubur cemetery reaching full capacity, Jawi has outlined a contingency plan. Deceased residents from Kampung Kerinchi and Pantai Dalam may be transferred to Raudhatul Sakinah Bukit Kiara if space at Jalan Kubur is no longer available. Fahmi Fadzil expressed a hope that the new burial site could be completed and operational within a year, acknowledging the residents' preference to be buried in their hometown area of Pantai Dalam. The cemetery also contains 75 old graves, some dating back to the 1870s, which have been noted for reference and further action.

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