IPOH: MCA will submit proposed solutions in regards to the cave temples right here to the special committee arrange by the Perak state authorities, says Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon.
The MCA deputy president stated the get together welcomed cooperation and help from all, no matter political affiliation, in order that the difficulty could possibly be resolved soonest.
Dr Mah stated MCA would additionally assist arrange a brief committee for homes of worship in caves to collect detailed info and look at all features, together with the primary concern with regard to security, introduced up by Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
“What is important now is that all parties need to give full cooperation to the Land and Mines Office and the special committee so that we can solve the problem,” he stated after witnessing the handing over of a brief land title grant for Mun Sow Kosong Kiew Ong Tai Tay temple in Cameron Highlands on Tuesday (Jan 18).
On Sunday (Jan 16), Saarani had advised reporters that the state authorities was ready for the 14 affected cave temples to submit the names of their representatives to be a part of a special committee.
He stated he had known as the Perak Land and Mines Office this week to examine on the matter after the 14 temples acquired eviction notices from Kinta district Land Office.
Saarani had stated that committee would come with each representatives from the federal government, together with events similar to MCA in addition to Opposition events like DAP and PKR, to evaluate the situation of the 14 caves.
On Jan 7, 14 temples together with the 155-year-old Nam Thean Tong Cave Temple have been served with eviction notices from the Kinta district Land Office and advised to vacate inside 30 days.
Dr Mah lauded the initiative and sincerity of the Mentri Besar in establishing the special committee to discover a answer.
“MCA has proposed two representatives, namely Choong Shin Heng and Cally Ting, as members of this committee,” he added.
As for the momentary grant for the temple in Camerons, Dr Mah thanked the Pahang authorities for the approval.
He stated acquiring the 60-year grant was due to the arduous work of the MCA and Cameron Highlands MP Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor.
“This is a testament to MCA’s ongoing initiatives and efforts in addressing the issue of houses of worship throughout the country.
“These efforts include land use rights applications, houses of worship permits, provision of funds for maintenance, and so on,” he added.
Dr Mah stated since its inception, MCA had at all times held the belief in preserving the cultural and non secular range of all races in Malaysia.
“MCA will continue to bear this trust and mission.
“We commend the efforts of every individual who supports and defends the noble values of religion and culture to foster unity among Malaysians,” he added.
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