KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) crematorium at Jalan 229, Section 51A, will be privatised as part of an upgrade that includes a columbarium.
According to The Star, Petaling Jaya Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said MBPJ is working with the Selangor government to resolve land matters before transferring operations to a private company.
The refurbishment will enhance the crematorium and add a 10,000-urn columbarium, casket showroom, mortuary preparation room, and management office.
"The project is expected to cost between RM8 million and RM12 million.
"The concession period will be set at 21 years, subject to state's approval," he was quoted as saying.
Mohamad Zahri said the upgrade aims to provide modern, com...