Johor MB agreed to new site for Hindu crematorium - exco

Johor exco in charge of consumerism, human resources and unity S Ramakrishnan said that state menteri besar Osman Sapian has agreed to the allocation of a new plot of land for a Hindu crematorium.

Former Johor menteri besar Mohamed Khaled Nordin had earlier accused the Pakatan Harapan-led Johor government of sidelining minorities when it did not approve the initial site allocated by the previous BN government.

Ramakrishnan said the previous site was deemed unsuitable due to its proximity to the Tanjung Langsat port.

He added that Osman visited the new 0.76ha site on Monday.

"This is a promise to the Indian community in Johor Bharu, which marks a resolution to the issue," he said in a statement.

Ramakrishnan said the state government would give its full support to the Pasir Gudang Municipal Council to clear the new site, and facilitate all procedures for the construction of the crematorium.