Summary
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim approves an additional RM1 million for the project.
- Total allocation for the Hindu crematorium rises to RM2.5 million.
- The modern electric facility will be built at Jalan Siram in Bagan.
- It will primarily serve the Hindu community in Seberang Perai.
- Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2027.
BUTTERWORTH, August 24 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has approved an additional RM1 million for a modern Hindu crematorium in Bagan, raising the project’s total allocation to RM2.5 million.
Penang Hindu Endowments Board chairman RSN Rayer said the original RM1.5 million allocation was insufficient for the project. The approximately 4,000-square-foot electric crematorium.
At Jalan Siram will be Penang’s second modern facility of its kind after Batu Lanchang. Bagan Dalam assemblyman Kumaran Krishnan said it would reduce.
The need for Seberang Perai’s Hindu community to travel farther for cremation services. Tendering has begun, with completion expected by mid-2027.
