Local officials turned down plans for a memorial building near a mosque in Kampung Raja Uda. The Klang Royal City Council made this decision during a Thursday meeting. Mayor Abd Hamid Hussain said technical problems and community complaints led to the rejection. The proposed four-story structure would store human ashes from cremations. City leaders followed proper review steps before making their choice.
Community members had voiced strong opposition to the project. They feared heavy traffic would clog Persiaran Raja Muda Musa, a major road connecting several cities. Residents also worried that construction work might crack walls and damage nearby homes. The building site sits less than 50 meters from the local mosque. Many people felt uncomfortable about religious ceremonies happening so close to their place of worship.
Mosque leader Mohd Bazaireen Baharuddin had spoken against the plan earlier. He said Muslim residents would feel uneasy about activities at the memorial site. The imam hoped elected officials would listen to community concerns about the location. Local newspapers had covered the controversy since early June. Residents had asked the council to reject the proposal completely.
The company behind the project can still fight the decision. They have 30 days to file an appeal with state planning officials. If that fails, they can take the matter to court. The mayor confirmed the city followed all required procedures during the review process. Appeals must go through the Selangor State Town and Country Planning Department first.
Community members had voiced strong opposition to the project. They feared heavy traffic would clog Persiaran Raja Muda Musa, a major road connecting several cities. Residents also worried that construction work might crack walls and damage nearby homes. The building site sits less than 50 meters from the local mosque. Many people felt uncomfortable about religious ceremonies happening so close to their place of worship.
Mosque leader Mohd Bazaireen Baharuddin had spoken against the plan earlier. He said Muslim residents would feel uneasy about activities at the memorial site. The imam hoped elected officials would listen to community concerns about the location. Local newspapers had covered the controversy since early June. Residents had asked the council to reject the proposal completely.
The company behind the project can still fight the decision. They have 30 days to file an appeal with state planning officials. If that fails, they can take the matter to court. The mayor confirmed the city followed all required procedures during the review process. Appeals must go through the Selangor State Town and Country Planning Department first.
