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Klang Padang Jawa Temple Demolition |
Hindu Temple demolished
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Malaysian authorities backed by 300 riot police personnel demolished an ancient Hindu temple, Sri Maha Mariyaman, located 30 kilometers away from Kuala Lumpur city, yesterday. 3000 protesters clashed with the police resulting in 6 arrest and 20 others injured according to Makkal Osai report. Malaysian works Minister Samy Vellu who visited the scene, heckled by a group, was unable to stop the demolition even apparently after speaking to PM Badawi.
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Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) activist Waytha Moorthy and P. Uthayakumar are among those arrested. According to sources, tension is high in Klang and police setup several road blocks in the area. All three Tamil dailies provided front page headlines. Several NGO’s and individuals have poured their anger in the dailies and via SMS for this outrageous incident especially when the Hindus are in a celebration mood preparing for the Hindu festival, Deepavali. |
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Shah Alam council blamed for bloody fracas
Nov 1, 07 Malaysiakini
Malaysia Hindu Sangam, the umbrella body for people of that faith, today blamed the Shah Alam City Council for the violence which occurred during the demolition of a temple in Kampung Rimba Jaya on Tuesday. (.......more)
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Malaysian polis throwing stone at temple demolition protesters |
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Samy: Stop temple demolitions or risk Indian votes
Oct 31, 07 Malaysiakini
MIC chief S Samy Vellu has urged the government to stop the demolition of Hindu temples or it will risk alienating Indian Malaysian voters. ( .....more) |
Samy Vellu: Have Alternative Sites Before Demolishing Temples
Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Alternative sites must be provided before any action is taken to demolish temples in the country, said Works Minister and MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu. (.......more) |
Samy Vellu: PM to have final say
Muda Mohd Nor & Syed Jaymal Zahiid
Nov 7, 07 Malaysiakini |
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MIC president S Samy Vellu, who seemed determined to flex his muscles over the demolition of a Hindu temple just a few days ago, has softened his stance on the issue. ( ......more)
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