The Jakel Group, owner of the land hosting the 130-year-old Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple off Jalan Masjid India, has vowed not to demolish the historic site, seeking a harmonious relocation solution instead. After a decade of talks with the temple’s management, multiple proposed sites have been rejected, stalling progress. Jakel plans a symbolic groundbreaking for a mosque on March 27, but assures construction will wait until the temple relocates, preserving its operations. Meanwhile, Lawyers for Liberty co-founder N Surendran alleges Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) sold the land to a private entity without informing the temple committee. Temple vice-chief Raj Mohan Pillai emphasizes its role as a vital cultural hub for Hindu devotees, intensifying the relocation dispute.

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