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The government land on which the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple sat was sold to Jakel in 2014.

A proposed relocation of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur to allow for the construction of a mosque by textile company Jakel has sparked controversy over religious equity and land use. The temple occupies land sold to Jakel in 2014, and the company intends to build a mosque on the site, despite ongoing discussions.

Bid to relocate Hindu temple for mosque in Malaysia’s capital stirs debate over faith, land

The government land on which the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple sat was sold to Jakel in 2014.

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