KUALA LUMPUR – Twenty-six Covid-19 victims were laid to rest at the Section 21 Muslim cemetery in Shah Alam yesterday, the burial ground’s highest-ever daily figure.
Malaysia has lost 6,728 lives to the coronavirus since the pandemic began, with Selangor alone accounting for 2,264.
Dozens of hearses arrived at the Section 21 Muslim cemetery throughout the day yesterday.
The cries of victims’ loved ones were heard from a distance, as the standard operating procedures do not permit them to enter the cemetery.
It is understood that most of the bodies came from Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang.
The Vibes photographer SAIRIEN NAFIS captured the solemn and sorrowful moments. – The Vibes, July 17, 2021
Hearses carrying the remains of Covid-19 victims wait to enter the Section 21 Muslim cemetery in Shah Alam. – The Vibes pic, July 17, 2021
Police and frontliners in protective gear seen at the cemetery. – The Vibes pic, July 17, 2021
A woman prays for a loved one lost to Covid-19, outside the burial ground. – The Vibes pic, July 17, 2021
The Section 21 Muslim cemetery yesterday received a record-high 26 bodies of coronavirus victims. – The Vibes pic, July 17, 2021
Fresh graves being dug at the cemetery for Covid-19 victims. – The Vibes pic, July 17, 2021
Frontliners lowering a body into a grave at the Section 21 Muslim cemetery yesterday. – The Vibes pic, July 17, 2021
Volunteers are among those helping lay to rest Covid-19 victims. – The Vibes pic, July 17, 2021
Malaysia has lost 6,728 lives to the coronavirus since the pandemic began, with Selangor alone accounting for 2,264. – The Vibes pic, July 17, 2021
Frontliners work around the clock to bury Covid-19 victims. – The Vibes pic, July 17, 2021
Frontliners and volunteers carrying out disinfection after completing the burial of virus victims. – The Vibes pic, July 17, 2021
Relatives of Covid-19 victims can only recite prayers and Quranic verses from afar. – The Vibes pic, July 17, 2021
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