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Saturday 16 November 2013

List of temples facing possible demolition

  1. Kuil Sri Virapatar – Kepong
  2. Kuil Sri Maha Veppan Kaliamman – Kepong
  3. Kuil Sri Nageswari Amman Alayam – Old Klang Road
  4. Kuil Sri Aelumalaiyan – Mont Kiara
  5. Kuil Sri Nageswar Jai Muniswarar – Jalan Sg Besi
  6. Kuil Sri Maha Pathinetthampadi Karupanna Swamy – Setapak
  7. Kuil Om Sri Arulmigum Muniswaran Alayam – Manjalara, KL
  8. Kuil Sri Ashhathasa Puja Mahaletchumny Thurgai Amman Alayam- Jalan Semantan,KL
  9. Kuil Sri maha Muniswaran – Warisan Tradisi, Jalan Cheras
  10. Kuil Sri Muniandi – Warisan Tradisi, Jalan Cheras
  11. Kuil Sri Venayagar – Jinjang Utara
  12. Kuil Durgai AmmanNagambigai- Sungai Besi
  13. Kuil Sri Thirumurugan Aalayam – Jalan Semarak
  14. Kuil Sri Maha Athiparasakthi – Jalan Semarak
  15. Kuil Sri Maha Samundeswarie Alayam – Jalan Semarak
  16. Kuil Natha Muniswarar- Jalan Semarak
  17. Kuil Samayapurathamariamman- Jalan Semarak
  18. Kuil Sri Maha Muniswarar Kaliaman – Kg Muhibbah – Jalan Puchong
  19. Kuil Sri Maha Mariamman – Jln Kg Pasir, KL
  20. Kuil Sri Maha Annal Agilandeswari – KL
  21. Kuil Sri Muneswaran Alayam – Kl
  22. Kuil Kaliaman – KL
  23. Kuil Sri Muniswarar -KL

No I am not kidding. This is not an exhaustive list as there are another over 10 temples within the vicinity of Sentul and its surrounding in a similar predicament with Sentul Raya Sdn Bhd’s projects sprawling over there.

Those temples above either face demolition relocation through forceful acquisition by government agencies or private sector without any regards even though almost all existed before the independence of the country and the existence of DBKL.

Similar to how the estate plantation workers were displaced due to the so called development of the nation without any safety net for the Indian community that eventually lead to over 350,000 stateless Indians and their indulgence into vice activities, we are yet to observe another round of further attempts in steamrolling the Indian community in Malaysia at the whims and fancies of a rowdy government.

A temple that offers an atmosphere of sacredness, dignity and tranquility should not be desecrated in such a confrontational manner by the authorities and moreover it is a flagrant violation of international obligations undertaken under the United Nations Charter.

Such occurrence was prevalent in the past due to the toothless Indian politicians but that is the very purpose why the government brought in Hindraf (an NGO) through the MOU to avoid such malfeasances, yet again without any negotiation or discussion, the government decides to strike with a master and slave attitude towards the Malaysian Indians.

The reluctance and the lackluster attitude by the government and their officials in dealing with the stakeholders by conveniently taking an unilateral decision clearly indicates the irrelevance of any constructive opinions from the Indian community or their leaders.

Malaysian Indians need to unite to stand against any oppression by anyone against their basic rights to practice their belief as protected by our constitution.

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