Bera Hospital denies link to viral funeral controversy
KUANTAN: The Pahang Health Department has denied any connection between Bera Hospital and a viral social media post concerning the handling of a deceased person's remains at the hospital.
The Pahang Health Department has firmly denied any association with a viral social media post regarding the handling of a deceased person's remains at Bera Hospital. They clarified that the hospital's Forensic Unit is solely responsible for managing remains after the medical and documentation processes are complete. The department emphasized that decisions regarding the remains, once the documentation procedures are concluded, are made by the next of kin. This includes the collection and management of the remains by those appointed by them.
The Pahang Health Department has decided to report this matter to the police and has also urged the public not to jump to conclusions or spread unverified information that could lead to confusion or an inaccurate portrayal of Bera Hospital and its healthcare services.
Earlier, an NGO had posted on social media that its representatives visited Bera Hospital on September 28 to perform funeral rites upon instructions from the deceased's next of kin. Upon arrival, they were surprised to find another NGO already present at the hospital.
A representative of the second NGO stated that they had been hired by the deceased's employer and advised others, "Next time, call first. Do not just barge in. Bera Hospital is my territory" before leaving.
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