The Hindu temple at the heart of a new controversy in Ampang was in fact demolished by its own committee for renovations. The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) had been accused by various parties for illegally destroying the temple, but it has emerged that this was not the case. Ampang MP Zuraida Kamaruddin from PKR has confirmed that the temple committee itself tore down the shrine.
from The Star
Temple demolished for renovation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Hindu temple in Ampang had been demolished by its own committee to make way for renovation and a face lift.
Ampang MP Zuraida Kamaruddin said the public condemnation of the demolition and accusation lashed at the local council and state government was unfounded.
The PKR MP said MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy’s allegations were completely unfounded and untrue.
“The truth is the temple was demolished by its own committee to make way for renovation and a face lift. They did this of their own accord and did not consult nor seek approval from the state government beforehand.
“We did not even know about the demolition until it happened,” she said.
According to her, the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) was currently investigating the issue and was still waiting for the local council’s report.
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