Govt mulls opening dedicated cemeteries for Covid-19 casualties

The government will look into the need to open cemeteries to accommodate burials of Muslims who died due to Covid-19.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said discussions will be held with the National Fatwa Council and the state muftis to get their views on the matter.

“The focus will be in...