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Jawi implements multi-tier burial system for unclaimed bodies in KL
The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department has begun using a multi-tiered grave system to address space constraints at Muslim burial grounds in Kuala Lumpur. The initiative aims to manage the growing number of unclaimed bodies while optimizing cemetery resources.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) has rolled out a multi-tier grave system at Muslim cemeteries in Kuala Lumpur to accommodate unclaimed bodies more efficiently. The new approach allows for vertical stacking of graves, addressing the persistent challenge of limited burial space in the federal capital.
The implementation comes as Jawi grapples with an increasing number of unclaimed deceased individuals, a phenomenon linked to various factors including unidentified persons and cases where next-of-kin cannot be located. Traditional single-level grave arrangements have created pressure on available cemetery space, prompting the religious authority to adopt the multi-tiered solution.
Under the new system, multiple graves are stacked vertically within designated plots, significantly increasing burial capacity while maintaining Islamic burial standards and requirements. The approach has been deployed following consultations with Islamic scholars and cemetery management experts to ensure compliance with religious protocols.
The move reflects Jawi's efforts to balance the religious and practical demands of managing Muslim burials in an increasingly densely populated urban environment. Officials have indicated the system will help ensure dignified burial arrangements for unclaimed bodies while preserving cemetery resources for future needs.