PORT DICKSON – The government will look into the need to open cemeteries to accommodate Muslims who died due to Covid-19, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.
He said discussions will be held with the National Fatwa Council and mufti of all states to get their views on the matter.
“...the focus will be in the Federal Territories (especially Kuala Lumpur). This is to ensure we can properly manage the remains of those who died from Covid-19,” he told reporters after presenting donations to 200 canteen operators and cleaning workers through a drive organised by Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (Yadim) here today.
To date, Zulkifli said, more than RM1 million has been spent by Yadim to help the needy nationwide, especially in facing the impact of the pandemic.
The donation drive is also conducted with the cooperation of various non-governmental organisations. – Bernama, July 31, 2021
