Sungai Buloh: The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) is still awaiting a comprehensive report regarding the alleged water pollution causing a foul smell at the Paya Jaras Muslim Cemetery.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad stated that the department has temporarily halted earthworks on the four-hectare site to enable further action and necessary remedial measures. He mentioned that the full report is anticipated to be completed within a month, at which point JAIS will review all technical issues and identify the root cause of the problem.

Mohd Shahzihan acknowledged the presence of unpleasant odours as reported by residents near the site undergoing upgrades. However, he assured that the situation remains under control and does not pose any critical consequences. He noted that some subsurface effects are causing minor disturbances, but there have been no reports of residents being hospitalised due to the foul smell.

On May 16, JAIS received several complaints about an unpleasant odour allegedly from water pollution and other issues affecting the comfort of residents living near the Paya Jaras Muslim Cemetery.

Earlier, JAIS announced that the Selangor government had allocated around RM6 million to provide 700 cows and 1,000 goats for this year’s sacrificial rites. These will be distributed to eligible recipients across the state, including mosques and local communities.