The Selangor state government has reached a final resolution on the long-standing access road issue involving the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Taman Koperasi Cuepacs, bringing an end to a dispute that has persisted since 2009.
The issue arose from objections raised by local residents who expressed concerns about safety, traffic congestion, cleanliness, and the overall harmony of the surrounding community. Although the temple site has been officially designated for religious use since 1988, development efforts have faced repeated delays due to unresolved access route issues and non-compliance with planning conditions.
According to a statement from Selangor state assemblyman Papparaidu Veeraman, the approved planning permission clearly specifies that access to the temple site must come from a designated road reserve along Jalan Sungai Long. Proposals to use existing residential roads or to create a temporary access route were denied due to potential safety risks and the likelihood of causing further objections from local residents.
The state government has proposed a permanent solution involving the construction of a new access road from Jalan Sungai Long. This road will be approximately 7 meters wide and 383 meters long, with an estimated cost of RM3.3 million. The project is considered the best option to prevent future conflicts, ensure compliance with planning regulations, and promote orderly development in the area.
Landowners participating in nearby developments will contribute to the construction costs. This decision is seen as a significant milestone in promoting harmony among the residents of Taman Desa Baru, Taman Koperasi Cuepacs, and the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple. Additionally, it aims to help alleviate traffic congestion in the long term.
The Selangor State Executive Council (EXCO), during its meeting earlier today, recommended that the road construction be approved and carried out immediately. The meeting also approved enforcement actions against unauthorised structures built within road reserves and established a cost-sharing mechanism for future users of the road.
In a related matter, the Selangor government announced that development works will commence soon on the Islamic cemetery land in PJS 4, which has been gazetted to the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS), following the appointment of contractors.
This progress comes after three houses of worship, Sri Maha Mariamman Desa Perangsang, Sri Kottai Maduraiveeran Taman Desa Ria, and the Petaling Tin Sikh Association agreed to relocate to gazetted reserve areas as part of broader efforts to preserve inter-communal harmony in Selangor.
Papparaidu expressed his appreciation to the Selangor Menteri Besar, EXCO members, and government officers for their professionalism and commitment in resolving the matter, calling the decision a balanced and historic step for all communities involved.
Source: Papparaidu Veeraman Facebook
