List of temples facing possible demolition in Klang Valley under DBKL
Jakun Malaysia
Kuil Sri Virapatar – Kepong
Kuil Sri Maha Veppan Kaliamman – Kepong
Kuil Sri Nageswari Amman Alayam – Old Klang Road
Kuil Sri Aelumalaiyan – Mont Kiara
Kuil Sri Nageswar Jai Muniswarar – Jalan Sg Besi
Kuil Sri Maha Pathinetthampadi Karupanna Swamy – Setapak
Kuil Om Sri Arulmigum Muniswaran Alayam – Manjalara, KL
Kuil Sri Muniandi – Warisan Tradisi, Jalan Cheras
Kuil Sri Venayagar – Jinjang Utara
Kuil Durgai AmmanNagambigai- Sungai Besi
Kuil Sri Thirumurugan Aalayam – Jalan Semarak
Kuil Sri Maha Athiparasakthi – Jalan Semarak
Kuil Sri Maha Samundeswarie Alayam – Jalan Semarak
Kuil Natha Muniswarar- Jalan Semarak
Kuil Samayapurathamariamman- Jalan Semarak
Kuil Sri Maha Muniswarar Kaliaman – Kg Muhibbah – Jalan Puchong
Kuil Sri Maha Mariamman – Jln Kg Pasir, KL
Kuil Sri Maha Annal Agilandeswari – KL
Kuil Sri Muneswaran Alayam – Kl
Kuil Kaliaman – KL
Kuil Sri Muniswarar -KL
No, I am not kidding. This is not an exhaustive list as there are another at least 10 temples within the vicinity of Sentul and its surroundings in a similar predicament with Sentul Raya Sdn Bhd’s projects sprawling over there.
Those temples above either face demolishment / 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 led 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 for the beliefs of the Malaysian Indians should not be desecrated in such a confrontational manner by the authorities and moreover it is a flagrant violation of international obligation undertaken under the United Nations Charter.
Such occurrence was prevalent in the past due to toothless Indian politicians but that is the very purpose why the government brought in HINDRAF (an NGO) through the MOU to avoid such malfeasance. But, 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 such a 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 beliefs as protected by our constitution.
