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YBhg. Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail,

RE: 1. PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY BY HINDU TEMPLES, ORGANISATIONS AND HINDU COMMUNITY
REPRESENTATIVES ON FRIDAY 29.6.2007 AT 2.45P.M AT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S
CHAMBERS.

2. SEEKING EXPLAINATION ON OFFICIAL POSITION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL OF
MALAYSIA ON HINDU TEMPLE DEMOLISHMENTS IN MALAYSIA.

With all due respect, may we humbly refer to the above matter, to our 58
letters and memorandums to your goodselves and the Malaysian authorities and
also to the one hundred (100) over police reports from 22.2.2006 to
13.6.2007 against the Malaysian authorities, developers the police etc for
the illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional Hindu temple demolishments with
impunity in Malaysia in violation of Article 11 of the Federal Constitution
and Sections 295 (defiling a place of worship), Section 296 (disturbing a
religious assembly), Section 298 (Uttering words, etc, with deliberate
intent to wound the religious feelings of any person) 298A (causing racial
disharmony) and Section 441 (criminal trespass) and criminal damage of the
Malaysian Penal Code.

Since 22.2.2006, 79 Hindu temples have been demolished with impunity in
Malaysia as per our records. Enclosed herewith as Appendix1 kindly find the
list of the said 79 Hindu temples.The latest being the Sri Kaliaman Hindu
temple in Midlands estate, Shah Alam on 13.6.2007 without a valid High Court
Order especially when the same is on private land and the private developer
I-Berhad used the Shah Alam police and City Hall enforcement officers and
the Tiga Line Malay gangsters to demolish the same. Up to date we are yet to
receive a single reply from your goodselves or any of the Malaysian
authorities. This is despite our legal advisers Mr.P.Waytha Moorthy and
Mr.K.Kenghatharan having had a meeting with the officers from the Attorney
Generals Chambers in Putrajaya sometime in June 2006 (over one year ago).

In the circumstances the Hindu temples, organisations and Hindu community
representatives are left with no choice but to assemble peacefully pursuant
to Article 10(1) (b) of the Federal Constitution and would like to
officially seek your goodselves explanation on the position of the Attorney
General of Malaysia with regards to Hindu temple demolishments in Malaysia.

Your kind indulgence in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

We apologise for any inconveniences incurred and mean no disrespect to your
goodself. We are merely bringing this matter to your kind attention in the
general public interest.

“WHEN THE STRONG HELPS THE WEAK, BOTH BECOMES STRONGER”

Thank You,

Yours Faithfully,

P.Uthayakumar,
Legal Advise

APPENDIX 1

LIST OF 79 HINDU TEMPLES IN MALAYSIA BEING DEMOLISHED, GIVEN NOTICE TO BE
DEMOLISHED RELOCATED NEXT TO SEWERAGE TANKS, BURNT TO THE GROUND OR DEITIES
FORCIBLY REMOVED FROM 22.2.2006 TO 13.6.2007 (ABOUT 1 YEAR AND FOUR MONTHS)
AS RECORDED BY HINDRAF)
FIFTEEN (15) HINDU TEMPLES DEMOLISHED IN THE KLANG VALLEY

1. The Sri Ayyanar Sathiswary Alayam Temple (more than 65 years) Jalan
Davies was demolished on 22.2.2006 and the statues buried at site.
2. The Malaimel Sri Selva Kaliamman Temple Pantai(more than 100 years) was
demolished on 17.4.2006 by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
3. The Vaalmuniswarar Rajaamman Kovil(more than 60 years) at Lady Templer
Hospital demolished on the 3.05.2006 by City Hall Kuala Lumpur.
4. Sri Kaliamman temple at Midlands Estate, Seksyen 7, Shah Alam (more than
100 years) was demolished by the Shah Alam City Hall on 9.5.2006.
5. The Sri Balakrishan Muniswarer temple in Setapak (more than 60 years) was
partly demolished on 11.05.2006 by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
6. The Sri Balakrishan Muniswarer temple in Setapak was completely
demolished and deities broken up on 8.6.2006.
7. The demolished Sri Kaliamman temple at Midlands Estate, Seksyen 7, Shah
Alam was demolished for a second time on the 12.06.2006 wherein 3 main Hindu
deities were hammered and smashed up to pieces with a sledge hammer by the
Shah Alam City Council enforcement officers.
8. On 1.08.2006 the Om Sri Sakti Nagamma Allaya Hindu Temple in Taman Sri
Manja, PJS 3/30 Petaling Jaya, Selangor was demolished by the Petaling Jaya
City Council.
9. Demolishment of the Sri Subramaniam temple in Country Homes, Rawang,
Selangor, Malaysia on 29.09.2006.
10. On 31.10.2006 Sri Muniswarar Temple (more than a 100 years old) which
was built on private land in Bandar Rinching, Semenyih Selangor was
demolished.
11. The demolishment of the Devi Sri Karumaniamman Hindu Temple, Petaling
Jaya Utara, Section 21, Kampung Taman Aman on 30.11.2006.
12. On 29.12.2006 Sri Muniswarar Temple (more than a 100 years old) which
was built on private land in Bandar Rinching, Semenyih Selangor was
demolished.
13. On 22/2/2007 the Sri Maha Nageswari Hindu Temple in Taman Cahaya 7,
Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan was demolished.
14. On 15.5.2007, the JKR Sri Muniswarar Hindu Temple, Jalan Kapar, Klang
was demolished.
15. On 13.6.2007 the Sri Kaliaman Hindu temple in Midlands estate Shah Alam
was demolished.

FOUR (4) OTHER DEMOLISHED HINDU TEMPLES LOCATED OUTSIDE KLANG VALLEY BUT
WITHIN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA:-

16. The Demolishment of the Sri Maha Sivalingaeswarrar Hindu Temple, Batu 7,
Gemas Tampin 10/04/2002.
17. The 80 year old Sri Muthumariamman Alayam Hindu Temple in Skudai Johor
Bahru was demolished in August 2006.
18. Statutes from Sungai Wangi Mathurai Veeran Temple (60 years old) in
Sitiawan, Kampung Tirali, 9th Mile Jalan Air Tawar, Sungai Wangi Estate,
Perak were hammered, smashed up and thrown into a drain and temple
demolished on 17.10.2006 by the Manjung District Council.
19. The 55 year old Kaliaman Alayam Hindu Temple in Taman Impiana Mengelembu
in Ipoh was demolished on 27/11/2006.

THIRTY ONE (31) HINDU TEMPLES WITHIN THE KLANG VALLEY THAT HAS BEEN
THREATENED WITH DEMOLISHMENT NOTICE:-

20. Kuil Hindu Sri Mariaman di Seksyen 11, Shah Alam has been given notice
to the demolished on 26.4.2006 from the Shah Alam Municipal Council.
21. The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Taman Intan Baiduri Selayang has been
given notice to be demolished recently (Nanban June 2006)
22. The Sri Subramaniam Temple Kg.Jawa Klang(107 years old) has been given
notice to be demolished (June 2006).
23. The Mariamman Temple Jalan Meru Bandar Setia Alam, Shah Alam (101 years
old) has been given notice to be demolished (June 2006)
24. The Kg.Jawa Mariamman Temple (more than 120 years) has been given notice
to be demolish (June 2006).
25. The Sri Maha Laxhsmi temple in Sunway has been given notice to be
demolished by the Petalaing Jaya City Council in June 2006.
26. The Sri Angineer Temple in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur built on a
private land has been given notice to be demolished by the Kuala Lumpur City
Manager(June 2006).
27. Sri Mahamariaman Hindu Temple in Kg Semarak, Old Klang Road has been
threatened with demolishment five (5) times before on TOL Land-
Nanban(6/7/06) pg. 12
28. Sri Sai Bala Raman Hindu Temple in Klang Jaya is being threatened with
demolishment - Nesan (7/7/06)
29. 101 year old Dewi Sri Karumari Aman Temple in 4 1/2 Mile Jalan Meru, Klang
was ordered closed by Selangor State Government on 10.07.2006 and thereafter
the said temple is threatened to be demolished to make way for housing
development.
30. The 101 year old Thevy Sri Karumariamman temple’s Bandar Setia Alam,
Shah Alam access road to be closed on 10.7.2006 by the Selangor State
Government and later to be demolished to make way for a private housing
development.
31. Arun Estate Temple in Shah Alam- Nesan (12/7/06) pg. 6
32. In July 2006 the 110 year old Tepi Sungai JKR Mariaman Temple was given
notice to be demolished.
33. In July 2006 the Sri Muniswarar temple in Jalan Air Panas Baru Setapak
was given notice to be demolished.
34. In July 2006, the Sri Jada Muniswarar Hindu Temple in Danau Kota, Kuala
Lumpur was given notice to be demolished.
35. Jedda Manismanar Hindu Temple in Jalan Setapak was informed to vacate is
being threatened with demolishment - Nesan(17/8/06)
36. Sri Maha Megeswari Hindu Temple in Lembah Jaya, Ampang is being
threatened with demolishment -Nesan(20/8/06)
37. Muniswarar Hindu Temple in Bandar Baru Ampang is being threatened with
demolishment -Nesan(20/8/06)
38. Sri Sakti Vinayar Hindu Temple in Kampung Ampang Indah is being
threatened with demolishment -Nesan(20/8/06)
39. Mariaman Hindu Temple in Kg Tasik Permai, Ampang is being threatened
with demolishment -Nesan(20/8/06)
40. Siti Subramariam Hindu Temple in Kg Tasik Permai, Ampang is being
threatened with demolishment -Nesan(20/8/06)
41. Sri Mariaman Temple (60 years old) in Section 18 given notice to
relocate on 18/10/2006.
42. Sri Kaliaman Temple (80 years old) in Section 18 given notice to
relocate on 18/10/2006.
43. Sri Vinayagar Temple (80 years old) in Section 18 given notice to
relocate on 18/10/2006.
44. Sri Mariaman Temple (109 years old) in Section 19 which has a sacred 100
year old tree given notice to relocate on 18/10/2006.
45. Sri Mariaman Temple (100 years old) in Section 15 given notice to
relocate on 18/10/2006.
46. Sri Maha Mariaman Hindu Temple in Section 11 given notice to relocate on
18/10/2006.
47. The 80 year old Sri Athi Muniswara Temple in Jalan Semarak, off Jalan
Gurney in Kuala Lumpur was given notice to be demolished on 19.10.2006.
48. On 21.11.2006 the Sivaksakthi Linggeswara Hindu Temple in Kampung
Tropikana, Jalan Padang Tembak, Subang Jaya given notice to be demolished.
49. The Sri Kamatchie Amman Telecoms Temple Cheras (more than 100 years) is
being threatened with demolishment.
50. Despite receiving recognition from UNESCO, Nageswari Hindu Temple in
Bangsar is being threatened with demolishment.

SEVENTEEN (17) OTHER HINDU TEMPLES LOCATED OUTSIDE THE KLANG VALLEY BUT
WITHIN PENINSULA MALAYSIA THAT HAS BEEN THREATENED WITH DEMOLISHMENT:-

51. The Sri Muniswarar Aalayam Seremban (150 years) and a 150 year old
Raintree have been threatened with demolishment since March 2006 by the
District and Land Office .
52. On 26.6.2006 the 110 year old the Sri Chinna Karuppan Temple in Masai
Johor was given notice to be demolished.
53. The 60 year old Saiva Muniswarar Temple Temple in Sg.Petani Kedah given
notice to be demolished (Nanban 29.6.2006 pg 4)
54. Sri Muthumariaman Aman Skudai Hindu Temple (70 years old) in Lindon
Estate risks being demolished- Nesan (3/7/06) pg. 7
55. Sri Muniswarar Temple in Slim River- Nesan (14/7/06)
56. On 15.7.2006 the Muniswarar Temple in Sitiawan was given notice to be
demolished- Nanban(15/7/06)
57. Hindu Temple is being threatened with demolishment - Nesan (19/7/06)
pg. 6
58. Sri Nageswari Amman Alayam Hindu Temple is being threatened with
demolishment - Nesan (19/7/06) pg. 6
59. Muniswarar Hindu Temple is being threatened with demolishment - Nesan
(19/7/06) pg. 6
60. Sri Sakti Viyanayagar Hindu Temple is being threatened with demolishment
- Nesan (19/7/06) pg. 6
61. Sri Maha Mariaman Hindu Temple is being threatened with demolishment -
Nesan (19/7/06) pg. 6
62. Sri Subramaniam Hindu Temple is being threatened with demolishment -
Nesan (19/7/06) pg. 6
63. Muthu Mariaman Hindu Temple in Liutan Estate Skudai threatened to be
demolished on 13.08.06.
64. Sri Subramaniam Hindu Temple in Kampar is being threatened with
demolishment -Nesan(21/8/06)
65. Bangi Mariaman Hindu Temple is being threatened with demolishment
-Nesan(23/8/06)
66. Taman U Hindu Temple in Skudai, Johor Bahru was on the verge of being
demolished when about 600 Hindu devotees protested on 23.08.06.
67. Sri Mathuraimeeran Hindu Temple in Kampar Taman, Sri Wangi is being
threatened with demolishment -Nanban(25/8/06).

THREE (3) HINDU TEMPLES THAT HAVE BEEN BURNT TO THE GROUND:-

68. The Ganggai Muthu Karumariaman temple in PMR Batu Buntung Estate Kulim,
Kedah on 15.5.2006 was torched by unknown / mysterious criminals.
69. The Sri Kalikambul Kamadeswarar temple in Ebor Estate Batu Tiga, Shah
Alam Selangor.
70. The Sri Kalkattha Kaliamman temple in Kampung Sungai Kayu Ara, 47400
Petaling Jaya.

SIX (6) TEMPLES FORCED TO BE RELOCATED NEXT TO SEWERAGE TANKS:-

71. The Sri Muneeswarar JKR Temple, Batu 5/12, Jalan Kapar, 42100 Klang,
Selangor (73 years old) was given notice to be demolished forced to be
relocated next to a severage tank (June 2006). (Hindraf)
72. Sri Kumaravel Hindu Temple in Kampung Medan, Petaling Jaya, Selangor was
forcibly relocated next to a sewarage tank, electric station (TNB) and high
voltage cable on 14.07.2006 . (Makkal Osai 15.7.06)
73. Mariaman Hindu Temple in Bukit Beonang, Taman Bukit Melaka forced to
relocate next to sewerage tank.(Nanban 25/8/2006)
74. Sri Raja Rajeswarar Hindu Temple in Taman Tunku Jaafar, Senawang,
Seremban. (Hindraf)
75. Mariaman and Perumal Hindu Temple in Puchong Perdana, Selangor. (DAP
sources)
76. Mariaman Temple in Desa Mewah, Sunway Semenyih forcibly relocated next
to a septic tank. (Bandar Rincing, Semenyih Temple Chairman)

THREE (3) HINDU TEMPLES WHERE DEITIES FORCIBLY REMOVED:-

77. Statues from 73 year old JKR Sri Muniswarar Temple, Jalan Kapar Klang
Temple was forcibly removed and taken away under mysterious circumstances in
July 2006.

78. Deities from the Devi Sri Karumariaman Hindu Temple, Petaling Jaya
Utara, Section 21, Kampung Taman Aman forcibly removed and left in a
construction site.

79. Kaliamman Hindu Temple, Jalan Matin Batu 5 Seremban (more than 28 years)
deities and temple bell was removed. (Nanban - 3.9.2006)