Suppayah (third from left) showing Raven Kumar (second from left) the collapsed structure.
Kulai Municipal Council (MPKu) has been urged to expedite repair works on a temple retaining wall that collapsed more than two months ago.
Sri Maha Saraswathy Temple president S. Suppayah said parts of the structure, which acted as a barrier to prevent soil erosion along the temple grounds, had fallen apart following continuous heavy rain earlier this year.
“The barrier collapsed about two months ago and has since worsened after being exposed to the rain for a prolonged period.
“It is very concerning as this could cause further erosion and potentially lead to a landslide at the temple,” Suppayah told reporters when met at the temple.
He said the temple committee had raised the matter with the local council and hoped the authority would act quickly.
“They visited the site and covered the affected area as a temporary measure.
“We hope they can come up with a more permanent solution soon,” said Suppayah, adding that this was the first time the temple had suffered such damage.
Meanwhile, Johor executive councillor K. Raven Kumar, who is also state MIC chief, said he would discuss the matter with the MPKu president.
“The situation is worrying because the land is very unstable and we do not know how much soil has eroded.
“The council has taken some short-term measures.
“I will discuss the matter with the council president soon so that we can resolve this issue soon.
“We do not want any untoward incidents to happen, especially since this involves a place of worship that is frequented by the public,” he said after visiting the site.
Raven Kumar, who is state unity, heritage and culture committee chairman, said the temple in Taman Putri was relocated from the Saleng area about 20 years ago.
