CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH NATIONAL HINDU TEMPLES STEERING COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS LAND ISSUES AFFECTING HINDU TEMPLES

CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH NATIONAL HINDU TEMPLES STEERING COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS LAND ISSUES AFFECTING  HINDU TEMPLES

I was pleased to meet the National Hindu Temples Steering Committee (NHTSC) today in Parliament for a constructive and candid discussion on the challenges currently facing Hindu temples across the country. The NHTSC brings together various Hindu non-governmental organisations and civil society groups in a collaborative effort to address these matters. Those present included Dr. Muralitharan Paramasua, Datuk Murugesan Sinnandavar, Ms. Paramesvari Ramasamy, Mr. Ganesan Thangavellu, Mr. Rishi Kumar Vadevalu, Mr. Arumugam Dorasamy, Dato’ Nathan K. Suppiah, and Mr. T. Kannan.

In recent months, there have been several sensitive issues relating to land matters involving Hindu temples. I listened carefully to the NHTSC’s views, particularly the concerns raised from the grassroots. They also shared their proposed way forward, including pathways towards regularisation under the four colour framework and a proposed moratorium on enforcement action by local councils while these matters are being properly reviewed and resolved.

I have taken careful note of the concerns and suggestions raised during the discussion.

Later this week, I will be convening an engagement session in Parliament with Indian Members of Parliament and State Assemblypersons to hear their perspectives on the broader issues affecting the Hindu community, including matters concerning temples as well as housing and accommodation for estate workers.

All views gathered from these discussions, together with proposed action plans, will be conveyed to the government for further consideration and decision.

M. KULA SEGARAN
Member of Parliament for Ipoh Barat
23 February 2026