Guidelines to save temples


  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 19 Jul 2006

Twelve Hindu temples had to make way for development in the Klang Valley over the last few months as they were deemed illegal structures by the local authorities. With several thousands more facing similar action in the country, A. LETCHUMANAN, M. KRISHNAMOORTHY and PARVEEN GILL talk to parties concerned on ways to resolving the contentious issue. 

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent spate of demolition of illegal temples by local authorities has prompted the MIC and Malaysian Hindu Sangam to come up with a set of guidelines to save the remaining places of worship. 

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