KUALA LUMPUR – The Selangor state government has announced a final resolution to the longstanding issue surrounding access to the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Taman Koperasi Cuepacs, Kajang, with the approval of a new access road.
In a move to ensure compliance with planning laws and foster community harmony, the state government has greenlit the construction of a 383-metre-long access road from Jalan Sungai Long, which will cost approximately RM3.3 million. This decision was made at the Selangor State EXCO meeting this morning (February 6, 2026).
V. Papparaidu, Selangor’s state executive councillor, shared the details on Facebook, stating that while the temple site has been officially designated for religious use since 1988, previous construction efforts had faced delays due to issues with the access road and non-compliance with required approvals.
He explained that the approved plan now specifies that access to the temple will only be permitted via road reserves from Sungai Long Road. Proposals to use existing residential roads or temporary routes were rejected due to concerns about safety and potential protests from local residents.
“This proposal is the most suitable solution to avoid ongoing conflicts, ensure compliance with the law and support planned development in the area in the future,” Papparaidu stated.
The state councillor also called the decision “an important and historic step,” emphasising that it seeks to balance the needs of all parties involved. “This decision guarantees harmony among residents of Taman Desa Baru, Taman Koperasi Cuepacs, and the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, while also supporting future development and easing traffic congestion,” he added.
In a related development, the Selangor government also addressed issues involving three non-Muslim houses of worship within the gazetted Islamic cemetery area in PJS 4, Petaling Jaya. Papparaidu confirmed that the state had accepted an agreement from the three religious sites – Sri Maha Mariamman Desa Perangsang, Sri Kottai Maduraiveeran Taman Desa Ria, and the Petaling Tin Sikh Believers Association – to relocate to a designated reserve area that has been officially gazetted.
“This move is a step taken by all parties to preserve harmony among the people of Selangor,” he said.
The Islamic cemetery site in PJS 4, now gazetted under the Selangor Islamic Religious Department, is set to be developed as planned, with construction works due to begin shortly. – February 6, 2026