KUALA LUMPUR: Some 163 non-Muslim places of worship (RIBI) have been identified as having been built on government land in Kuala Lumpur.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the government would adopt a structured, prudent and fair approach to handling this issue, taking into account community needs and existing legal frameworks.
“The Federal Territories Department (JWP) has developed a mapping of unauthorised RIBI by parliamentary constituencies.
“The Housing and Local Government Ministry is also refining guidelines on the management of non-Muslim places of worship to help ensure a more aligned and orderly approach nationwide,” she said in a Facebook post today (April 23).
Yeoh also said 11 sub-committees chaired by parliamentarians in their respective areas will be established to lead discussions with relevant parties, including the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST).
“To prevent new encroachment cases and the expansion of existing structures without permission on government land, no construction or additions will be allowed and will be subject to enforcement action by local authorities in accordance with prevailing regulations.
“All actions will be carried out prudently and respectfully, taking into account local community sensitivities,” she added.
