Bukit_Kiara_Muslim_Cemetery

Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery

Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery

Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


The Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery is a cemetery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at Damansara near Taman Tun Dr Ismail. This cemetery can be seen from the Damansara Link of the Sprint Expressway. It is the final resting place of many prominent Malay personalities.

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Background

The cemetery was originally planned to be called Pusara Negara (National Cemetery), a special cemetery for people "who have done great service to the country", spanning over 92 hectares and divided into sections for different religions. It was expected to be completed in 1988.[1]

The Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery was opened in 1985. There are four phases at this cemetery. Phase 1 was opened in 1985 and Phase 2 opened in 2008. Phase 3 and 4 remained for future uses.

Notable burials


References

  1. "National cemetery to be at Damansara". The Straits Times. 21 June 1982. Retrieved 1 April 2024.



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