Deputy minister calls for immediate investigation into Cheras temple misunderstanding


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias has requested the authorities to expedite investigations into a rioting incident outside a Chinese temple on Tuesday (Sept 28) so that follow up action can be taken to resolve the problem harmoniously.

In a statement on Wednesday (Sept 29), he said although things have calmed down, he viewed the matter seriously as it involved a misunderstanding between temple worshipers and the authorities.

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