Rawang temple demolished after committee relocates deities
Hariz Mohd
Published: Feb 25, 2026 10:44 AM
Updated: 5:58 PM
A Hindu temple in Rawang was demolished early this morning, several hours after its committee relocated its deities following an agreement reached with landowner Yayasan Kubra and the authorities.
According to the foundation representatives, the temple committee had removed the deities and other items just before their 14-day agreed deadline expired at midnight.
Yayasan Kubra activist Ariff Omar told Malaysiakini that a group of volunteers later arrived at around 3am and started demolition works under the monitoring of police officers.
“I was informed that there was no provocation whatsoever last night because the temple committee had taken the action to relocate their deities.
“This was despite an earlier press conference held by the temple committee with (activist) Arun Dorasamy, where they refused to vacate the land.
“But alhamdulillah, I think this was the fruit of prayers by many, that the temple committee perhaps had given it much thought and finally decided to relocate.
“This means they have honoured their promise to vacate the land within 14 days, and for that, I thank them for keeping their word,” he said when met at the site this morning.
The temple in Rawang Perdana became a subject of controversy recently after activist Tamim Dahri, who has been at the forefront of campaigning against unauthorised temples, began demolishing it two weeks ago.
Published: Feb 25, 2026 10:44 AM
Updated: 5:58 PM
A Hindu temple in Rawang was demolished early this morning, several hours after its committee relocated its deities following an agreement reached with landowner Yayasan Kubra and the authorities.
According to the foundation representatives, the temple committee had removed the deities and other items just before their 14-day agreed deadline expired at midnight.
Yayasan Kubra activist Ariff Omar told Malaysiakini that a group of volunteers later arrived at around 3am and started demolition works under the monitoring of police officers.
“I was informed that there was no provocation whatsoever last night because the temple committee had taken the action to relocate their deities.
“This was despite an earlier press conference held by the temple committee with (activist) Arun Dorasamy, where they refused to vacate the land.
“But alhamdulillah, I think this was the fruit of prayers by many, that the temple committee perhaps had given it much thought and finally decided to relocate.
“This means they have honoured their promise to vacate the land within 14 days, and for that, I thank them for keeping their word,” he said when met at the site this morning.
The temple in Rawang Perdana became a subject of controversy recently after activist Tamim Dahri, who has been at the forefront of campaigning against unauthorised temples, began demolishing it two weeks ago.
Yayasan Kubra activist Ariff Omar
According to the humanitarian NGO, they had sought Tamim’s assistance to clear the illegal structure to make way for the construction of a housing project for poor people on the plot.
The demolition led to a confrontation between Tamim, who carried out the activity with three friends, and several individuals defending the temple.
Police arrested Tamim and his group, but they were later released after the Shah Alam High Court set aside a two-day remand order issued by the Shah Alam Magistrate’s Court earlier on the same day.
Legal action
Yayasan Kubra trustee Ismail Mina urged authorities to take action against Arun for allegedly stirring trouble by meddling in the issue.
According to Ismail, the foundation and the temple had reached an amicable solution during a discussion with the Gombak district police headquarters.
“He (Arun) is the one who was being divisive. We already settled. You can ask the people at the Gombak district police headquarters.
“We already settled things with the temple representative, who was at the district police headquarters.
“But then he came into the picture. You should look into this issue properly, it’s not good that you do this,” Ismail said.
The demolition led to a confrontation between Tamim, who carried out the activity with three friends, and several individuals defending the temple.
Police arrested Tamim and his group, but they were later released after the Shah Alam High Court set aside a two-day remand order issued by the Shah Alam Magistrate’s Court earlier on the same day.
Legal action
Yayasan Kubra trustee Ismail Mina urged authorities to take action against Arun for allegedly stirring trouble by meddling in the issue.
According to Ismail, the foundation and the temple had reached an amicable solution during a discussion with the Gombak district police headquarters.
“He (Arun) is the one who was being divisive. We already settled. You can ask the people at the Gombak district police headquarters.
“We already settled things with the temple representative, who was at the district police headquarters.
“But then he came into the picture. You should look into this issue properly, it’s not good that you do this,” Ismail said.
Yayasan Kubra trustee Ismail Mina
He was referring to a press conference held by Arun yesterday, where the temple committee supposedly expressed their refusal to vacate the land.
Ismail said they are also seeking legal advice to take further action against Arun for allegedly painting a negative image of Muslims.
He was referring to a press conference held by Arun yesterday, where the temple committee supposedly expressed their refusal to vacate the land.
Ismail said they are also seeking legal advice to take further action against Arun for allegedly painting a negative image of Muslims.
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