Funeral parlour to move soon

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By Darshini Kandasamy


THE temple operator of an illegal funeral parlour at Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya, intends to use the premises for another purpose soon but declines to elaborate what it will be converted into.

This was disclosed by Bukit Gasing assemblyman Edward Lee, who told Malay Mail a solution to the problem of a funeral parlour operating in a residential area, was close at hand.

Lee, however, declined to say what the premises would be used for as he had yet to iron out the details with the operator.The only hint Malay Mail was able to solicit from the assemblyman was that the new function would be “good for the community.
Lee said he had been talking with parlour operators for the past two months.“The original funeral parlour operator, Eight Eleven Funeral (M) Sdn Bhd, has vacated the premises, leaving the operator of the temple. That is who I have been talking to.”

Last week, Malay Mail highlighted the issue of the funeral parlour operating illegally for more than 15 years. Its burning activities and defiance of rules had caused discomfort to residents and motorists.

Lee said the operator had limited services to five wakes per month and he had chosen not to interfere until a solution was reached and the funeral services relocated. He said he was talking with several funeral parlours to find one willing to help.

He added that discussions with the Petaling Jaya City Council and the Petaling Land Office were needed to ensure all parties involved agreed to a mutual solution, Lee called on residents to be patient. He said all parties were trying to settle the matter amicably before the end of the year. “We have to exercise great care when handling the matter of community needs.”