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| Malaylsian Temples step up security |
| 2010-06-19 |
| [Straits Times] TEMPLES in Batu Caves and Penang are stepping up security following the threat to blow up certain places of worship. R. Nadarajah, chairman of the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Devas-thanam temple in Batu Caves said the 24-member temple committee will hold an emergency meeting soon to discuss additional security for the temple, a major tourist site in Malaysia. 'I was shocked after reading about the threat. I knew it was Batu Caves after reading it,' he said, adding that he would ask for more police presence near the temple grounds. 'We will also install CCTVs within the perimeters of the temple and have more security guards to carry out patrols,' he said, adding that the assistance of Rela would also be sought. The temple, also known as Batu Caves Temple in Malaysia, is a prominent religious site for Hindus across the world. Nadarajah said they might even consider screening the people to prevent any untoward incident. In George Town, the body managing the Kek Lok Si Temple urged police to set up a police beat base at the temple and also at the entrances to other famous places of worship in the state for safety. Managing trustee of the Nattukotai Chettiar Temple Trustees Datuk N. Ramanathan said they would tighten security at the four temples under their purview. The temples include the Kovil Veedu in Penang Street and the Nattukotai Chettiar Temple in Waterfall Road. |
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