A proposed relocation of a Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur to make way for a mosque has continued to spark anger among some members of Malaysia’s Muslim community, who accuse authorities of granting special privileges for the move to a prime area.
The land occupied by the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple, which was originally built without a land deed, was sold to Malaysian textile giant Jakel in 2014. The temple’s location at Munsyi Abdullah Street has stood for 130 years, according to its committee.