Hindu Temple demolished in Malaysia

Kuala Lampur (Malaysia): The Malaysia Hindu Sangam sent the following press release on the demolition of the Sri Maha Periyachi Amman Temple

 

"The Malaysia Hindu Sangam is very disturbed at the demolition of the Sri Maha Periyachi Amman Temple, Tambak Paya, Melaka, today by officials of the Melaka State Government. It is even most disturbing when the Mayor had last night given assurance to the MIC Secretary General that the demolition is deferred to seek a quick solution by the community. The Malaysia Hindu Sangam had at almost 11:00 p.m. last night informed the Malacca MIC leaders of the impending demolition this morning. The Mayor had no decency to inform the MIC Leaders of his change of mind.

 

"Once again, it appears to the Hindu community that the State has arbitrarily taken action against a Hindu temple without regard to the sensitivities of Hindu devotees. Given that many other structures throughout Malaysia are still standing even though they too were built without local authority permission, it is particularly disturbing to Hindus that a place of worship is targeted in this manner. The demolition of a place of worship is a very serious thing, and should not be done lightly. The Sangam has previously said that any demolition of a place of worship must be based on a Court order and should only be carried out after the devotees of the place of worship have been given a meaningful opportunity to be heard. We urge all State governments to carry out this practice, and for legislation to be enacted to recognize and protect the special status of places of worship."

 

Source:  http://www.hindusangam.org.my