KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The City Hall (DBKL) has verified that the erection of a provisional temple building at Lot 205 (PT 200), located along Jalan Rahmat near Jalan Ipoh, proceeded without obtaining necessary permissions.
The property is privately owned, and DBKL had earlier served multiple enforcement notices under both the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 and the Roads, Drains and Buildings Act 1974.
This involved implementing a stop-work directive and isolating the building to prevent unauthorized alterations.
A subsequent site visit verified that all construction activities had stopped.
DBKL stated in a release that after discussions with the property owner on April 7, 2025, they clarified that the temporary setup was meant for relocating the current small temple gods temporarily. This measure was necessary because of ongoing development at the location which will transform it into a commercial hub.
DBKL allso said the temporary structure is strictly for private use and not meant for public access.
The proprietor has committed to relocating the building and adhering to all DBKL rules, while being instructed to file a formal planning application.
According to Free Malaysia Today A team headed by Muslim clerics Firdaus Wong and Ridhuan Tee Abdullah opposed the building of the temple, citing their disagreement with its placement in front of a Perkim surau within the Malaysian Welfare Organization for Muslims premises.