Three temples, including Batu Caves, on alert after foiled IS threat

PETALING JAYA: Three temples in Kuala Lumpur have tightened security following the arrest of four suspects linked to an extremist religious group said to be linked to the Islamic State (IS).

The three temples are the Batu Caves Sri Subramaniyar Temple, Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam temple on Jalan Tun H.S Lee and Courthill Sri Ganesha Temple on Jalan Pudu Ulu.