IPOH: The state authorities is waiting for the 14 affected cave temples to submit the names of their representatives on a special committee, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad (pic).
The Perak Mentri Besar mentioned he referred to as the Perak Land and Mines Department this week searching for an replace on the matter involving 14 temples that acquired an eviction discover from the Kinta District Land Office.
“They informed me that they are still waiting for the temples to give the names of their representative on the committee,” he mentioned.
“The committee will include representatives from both the government and the Opposition as I do not want to politicise the matter,” he instructed reporters after visiting villagers at Kampung RPT Chepor right here on Sunday (Jan 16).
On Jan 9, 14 temples have been served with eviction notices from the Kinta District Land Office and have been instructed to vacate inside 30 days, together with the 155-year-old Nam Thean Tong cave temple.
Following this, Perak MCA Chairman Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon mentioned on Jan 11 that the division had revoked the discover after a gathering with after a gathering with temple representatives.
However, Saarani mentioned a couple of days later that the notices had not been revoked.
On Friday (Jan 14) MCA questioned the U-turn on the eviction discover after a number of DAP reps allegedly met with Saarani.
Separately, Saarani mentioned the state would look into fixing the flood challenge taking place at Kampung RPT Chepor.
“After meeting with some of the villagers, we heard their complaints. Even though what is happening here is not massive flooding, flash floods have cost villagers a fortune,” he mentioned.
“We will bring the matter to the state meeting to see what we can do to solve this,” added Saarani.
