Sep 29 2008
PHEB makes burial more costly
The Penang Hindu Endowment Board had decided to charge RM500 for burial plots at the Batu Lanchang Hindu cemetery. Not only that, there’s a renewal fee of RM5000 to be paid after 20 years. Naturally this riles the community and some NGOs.
A group of Hindu non-governmental organisations yesterday handed a memorandum to the state government protesting a sharp rise in fees for burial plots at a cemetery here.
Hindu Action Network executive council member N. Ahilan said the board reserved the right to exhume the remains and lease the plot to others if the renewal fees were not paid within 10 years. He said that the exorbitant charges and conditions were inconsiderate.
Penang state assemblyman Rayer mentioned that Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng informed him an amicable solution would be sought, and that the issue will be discussed in the coming state executive council meeting.
Seri Delima assemblyman R.S.N. Rayer said he was informed by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng that an amicable solution would be sought. He said the matter would be raised at next week’s state executive council meeting.
Are the members of PHEB appointed by the state goverment? Is it still under the old management? Is this proof that PHEB is acting independently of the state government or an act of disobedience (if the board members were appointed by current state goverment)?
More importantly, is the cost justified? Are there any ways to reduce the burden of the community before considering charging them for burial of the loved ones? Its a guessing game until we know the whole story.
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