The operator was also said to have applied to Petaling Jaya City Council to expand the business to occupy more lots in the commercial area.
Section 22 Residents Association chairman Parimala Nesamany said the casket shop issue started in 2018 and residents were disappointed that despite all their objections, the shop was in the midst of expanding business. Parimala added that the casket business should not have been approved in 2018 after public objections and it should not be approved for expansion now.
“In this case, the casket business is a sensitive issue among the residents. Having a casket business will depreciate the value of the neighbouring properties.One resident felt their rights to object was non-existent. Also present at the meeting were Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lim Yi Wei and MBPJ councillor Nalina Nair.
“The younger generation is not too concerned about the taboo of a casket shop in the neighbourhood compared to the elderly. I can understand that.