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Sep 08
30
Clarification
There has been so much news lately about the temple demolition and intent of the Mp of Kapar thought of resigning from the Selangor PKR liaison deputy Chief Position. This posting should help clarify some of the massive information that has been around the mainstream,websites and blogs.
Why Manikavasagam Considered Resignation?
Political Secretary to YB S Manikavasagam explained the reason behind the intent to relinquish his position as the Selangor PKR liaison deputy Chief Position by the Mp of Kapar.
To set the record straight the YB S Manikavasagam’s action was on behalf of all Malaysians immaterial of racial background. This is something that can happen to the Chinese, Malays, Indians or any other races for that matter.
The Mp of Kapar was merely concerned that something drastic needs to be done in ensure that the current demolitions are clarified, fixed and sorted out in a more diplomatic fashion and any demolition that has to take place must be with the consent of the effected parties.
The Pakatan Rakyat state government held a strong position that no place of worship (whether surau, tokong, kuil, church etc.) built prior to 8 March 2008 is to be demolished, unless and until a suitable site has been identified for relocation.
The Mp of Kapar feels that Pakatan Rakyat government have been betrayed by certain authorities who have been taking matters into their own hands without realizing that the old days have passed and the new government will not tolerate such behavior hence something must be done to stop this from re-occur.
Looking at the bigger picture, if the temple is in fault for not having the right paper work in place before building the structure at the forest reserve land then MPAJ also in fault as it’s beyond their jurisdiction(unless forest reserve land are within the jurisdiction of the local council without my knowledge). If the temple has not followed the procedures then MPAJ has not followed by overriding State Government decisions and other procedures such as issuing notice and informing Local Councilors prior action.
Makes you wonder how come Dato Zakaria’s Mansion in Pandamaran, Port Klang which was built illegally was not demolished?
The Mp of Kapar has decided to work together with the relevant parties in ensuring that such issues do not arise while coming to a amicable solution for the effected parties. The Mp of Kapar is committed in resolving these issues and urge everyone to allow our Pakatan Rakyat government to continue to make things right and to implement just and sustainable solutions for all Malaysians.
YB Manikavasagam is commited in the making Malaysia a home for all Malaysians and he will be colour blind towards race and colour. This stand is purely based on pricipals which he strongly stands by. Yb Manikavasagam will re-evaluate his current stand if no satisfactory resolution is reached and clear guidelines have been put in place to protect the places of worship of all Malaysians
If you need further information or have questions, do leave a comment and we will get right back to you when time permits.
