MPs unite to seek a solution to the Seafield Temple problem

KUALA LUMPUR: In a rare moment, lawmakers on both sides of the political divide are united in their resolve to solve the problem of relocating Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple.

Pursuant to Standing Order 18 (1), two legislators today presented motions requesting the adjournment of the Dewan Rakyat to discuss an important matter. A motion was made by Barisan Nasional, MP for Beluran, Ronald Kiandee, and Fahmi Fadzil MPP Lembah Pantai from Pakatan Harapan.

If the motion was accepted by the speaker, lawmakers said the current debate would be postponed to a later date to allow the temple issue to be debated on Thursday.

At a joint press conference in Parliament, Mr Fahmi said the deputies on both sides were joining forces to preserve national harmony.

"We urge Malaysians to be patient and not to release unverified information via social media. It would only make things worse, "he said.

Tanjung Karang MP Noh Omar said that the people of Selangor should unite to preserve peace and ignore political differences.

"Do not mix politics in this area, we must have a united spirit. I would like to remind everyone not to pour oil on the fire because a fire will not make the difference between the races, "he said.

The Klang MP, Charles Santiago, assured that all efforts were currently being made by the Selangor State Government, adding that Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari was currently in a meeting to find the best solution to this problem.

When asked where NOT was about it, Fahmi explained that, as several others were rushed to reunite everyone, they were able to find those around them first. and that PAS members would also be invited to join the "cause".

At a separate press conference, the deputy of Bera, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, said that it was important that the problem be resolved as quickly as possible.

The Vice President of Umno said that it was to prevent the "spread of hatred" in other regions.

"At the moment, many irresponsible parties make this issue a racial affair while it has nothing to do with race.

"If they are not repressed, these irresponsible parties will continue to defeat racial sentiments and we fear that other cities will also encounter undesirable incidents," he said.

Following an attack by an unknown group on a group of worshipers early yesterday, what was supposed to be a peaceful assembly turned into a crash. Eighteen vehicles were burned.

Thousands of people gathered at the temple last night, the crowd stirring unruly, which caused the car fire and the building of the MCT tower, where the promoter of One City Development Sdn Bhd has been vandalized. A firefighter was injured and was hospitalized.