Mahkota Cheras Chinese Temple...and the Saga continues

It simply cannot be understood at all why the new but fast becoming old state government in Selangor has failed to take any action to determine whether any wrongdoing in this matter. Moreover when the good people who own houses in that particular section brought their plight to the dailies.

I do believe that there is a planning guideline where such matters are concerned.

The plot of land which is situated along the main road leading to Jalan Permaisuri 1/6 of Section 6 in Bandar Mahkota Cheras, used to be fully occupied by a jogging track, badminton court, and childrens' playground.

Not wishing to comment on the apparent neglect of upkeep of the facilities mentioned before it was ceremoniously taken over by a group of people claiming to be the committee for a Chinese Temple, and I do say ceremoniously because the kick-off party was very colourful and loud with trafffic guards, Karaoke, and the like, the fact that remains that this temple is in the midst of construction already and located on a land reserved for recreation.

Over 6 metres high walls and the temple structure are being erected on the spot where the playground once stood in entirety. Liau, a retiree, laments that the MKAJ is not doing their work in safeguarding the interests of the residents in the area by allowing the work to go on as long as it has. He and many others banked on the capability of the new government to step in correctively and audit the whole process for any wrongdoing.

His gaze lingers on the outline of the newly erected temple brick walls and the site where his grandchildren would play during the weekends they would visit him and his wife. "A temple they can build again. Do I have to move? I'm retired and my life savings went into buying this house. The people building this temple are an inconsiderate lot. Although I share the same religious faith, this is more than just money, this is about proper governance and location. Look at it. When it is fully done, it will block the view which I have enjoyed for years," he says.

The construction of the temple is a blow to the local residents. My only hope is that it does not turn into a political fiasco. Hmm..maybe that's why there is a declined effort to act...