Temperature rises online as netizens point out a purportedly “illegal” temple in Bangi

 

TOURISTS who come to Malaysia will quickly note the diverse racial demography living in this blessed nation. In fact, our racial harmony and manifold traditions have always been part and parcel of the charm that attracts foreigners.

It would be a real shame for our visitors to find that beneath the thin veneer is a tenuous peace that might unravel at any moment.

Recently, a netizen grabbed quite the attention for pointing out a purportedly illegal temple, built on land owned by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. How true is that?

Regardless, it is another pressure cooker that might blow up if not handled in a delicate manner.

The video can be found at: https://x.com/dahfollowbelum/status/1999341686032597075

From the post, the temple was highlighted from various angles, and has since received over 605 shares and 48 comments.

According to the netizen who posted the video, UKM pays RM16,269 in land taxes per year to the government while the so-called “illegal” temple pays nothing.

Netizrn @AjakWarner chipped in, saying that even mosques built illegally have to be demolished.

The temperature is rising in the comment section. Another netizen suggested the temple be demolished so that the Bangi Semenyih road can be widened. 

But for @irl1hke, that wasn’t enough. He suggested that the temple management be fined too.

“Here is an honest question to its practitioners. Does your religion teach you to trespass some other people’s land illegally?” said @AddinJailani.

A quick check on the internet revealed that there were complains about the Sri Maha Mariamman temple at Bangi Lama since some time back, take for example, a Facebook post by Isu Semasa Online dating back to 14 April this year. — Focus Malaysia