What steps did Jais take to investigate the burial delay?

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Jais Investigated Burial Delay, Clarified Mosque's Role

The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) conducted investigations and reviews into the burial delay at the Ukay Perdana Islamic Cemetery. Jais director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad stated that the delay was primarily caused by confusion among the deceased's family regarding burial arrangements and the involvement of the Salatulrahim Welfare Organisation (BKS). Jais clarified that the Nurul Hidayah Mosque did not cause the delay nor did it request RM1,400 for handling the burial.
Investigating the Cause of Delay

Jais's inquiry identified that the deceased was a member of the Nurul Hidayah Mosque's kariah. The initial funeral arrangements were being handled by the Salatulrahim Welfare Organisation (BKS), an entity unaffiliated with the mosque. The confusion arose when the deceased's father later approached the Nurul Hidayah Mosque to obtain the necessary Islamic Burial Application Form for the Ukay Perdana Islamic Cemetery and agreed for the mosque to take over the arrangements from BKS.
Clarifying the Mosque's Involvement

The mosque issued the Islamic Burial Application Form at 11:15 am on June 25 after receiving the original Death Register. However, mosque personnel were later informed that the body had been transported to the cemetery by BKS without these essential original documents, which prevented the burial from proceeding immediately. This created a situation where the body was at the cemetery, but the required documentation remained with the mosque.
Addressing Document Forgery Allegations

Further complicating the matter, Jais revealed that a fraudulent Muslim Burial Application Form was submitted to the cemetery management, which enabled the burial to proceed. In response to this alleged forgery, a police report was lodged on June 26. Jais subsequently delivered the necessary legal documents to the cemetery to ensure the burial could be completed.
Guidance for Future Arrangements

To prevent similar issues, Jais advised the Muslim community to engage directly with their respective mosque authorities for funeral arrangements. This direct communication is intended to ensure smoother coordination and avoid unnecessary delays, emphasizing that Muslim funerals should be expedited and not impeded by external factors or personal interests.

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