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 held, and DBKL had earlier served multiple enforcement notifications pursuant to the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 as well as the Roads, Drains and Buildings Act 1974.
This involved issuing a stop-work directive and securing the building to prevent unauthorized alterations.
A subsequent site visit verified that all construction activities had stopped.
DBKL stated in an official statement 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 deities temporarily. This arrangement was necessary because of the 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 owner has also pledged to relocate the structure and comply with all DBKL regulations, while being directed to submit a formal planning application.
According to Free Malaysia Today , a group led by Muslim preachers Firdaus Wong and Ridhuan Tee Abdullah protested against the construction of the temple, objecting to its location in from of a surau at the Muslim Welfare Organisation of Malaysia (Perkim) office.
