DBKL can defuse temple storm with truthfulness By R Nadeswaran

Malaysiakini : COMMENT | The origins of the “truth deficiency syndrome” can be traced to the heydays of the 1MDB scandal, when the then BN government tried to hide the mammoth losses to protect those involved.

I then wrote: “We are being continuously fed with half-truths and misinformation, so much so that not many members of the public have any faith in the accuracy of government statements and announcements. Malaysians are prevented from making an educated, well-informed, and precise opinion.”

This was followed by a letter to the then prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin: “As you are aware, the nation is suffering from the effects of the coronavirus, but what is more contagious is a disease called the ‘truth deficiency syndrome’, which brought the BN government down almost two years ago. With the change in May 2018, it was contained, but whatever traces remain are imploding without control.”

Malaysians thought that in 2022, the incoming government, led by Anwar Ibrahim, would eradicate this disease by stopping its spread.

Sadly, little has been done to disseminate accurate information to the public. Truth deficiency syndrome has spawned a series of strains, some of which, if not treated immediately, could turn into an epidemic.

drkam : So, let’s get this straight—the temple has been standing tall for over 130 years, minding its own business, with DBKL even providing water and electricity. But somehow, in 2014, poof! The land it sits on magically ends up with Jakel Trading Sdn Bhd, and the temple wasn’t even invited to the transaction party.

If there was a legitimate sale, surely there’d be some receipts, right? Fast forward to today, and after failed negotiations to move the temple for Masjid Madani’s construction, there’s now an unofficial “let’s just relocate it” plea. But here’s the kicker—the temple was never illegal in the first place!

The whole “it’s an illegal structure” argument is just a convenient mask for, well... less-than-noble intentions. And let’s not forget MIC’s legendary lack of urgency. Saravanan’s sudden concern is great and all, but where was this energy years ago?

MIC has been in government for ages, yet somehow, they never secured the temple’s land as Rumah Ibadat Bukan Islam (RIBI). Even the late Tun Samy Vellu, despite his temple donations, didn’t make it happen. So now, Hindus and the public have every right to ask—why the delay?

If DBKL had done the fair and logical thing by gazetting the land properly, we wouldn’t be having this ridiculous debate. Instead, we’ve got a temple that stood the test of time… but now has to fight off modern-day land shenanigans.

The Illusion Of Choice : Malaysiakini Have you never heard the expression "throwing pearls before sw1ne"? Evidently, you deleted my comment because you thought I was referring to certain quarters as "sw1ne" That couldnt be further from the truth.

The phrase "throwing pearls before sw1ne" is a well-known English idiom. It means giving something that isnt needed nor appreciated. It is an old Biblical idiom, from Matthew 7:6 in the Bible The full text from Matthew 7:6 reads.... "Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls before sw1ne, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces".

This is from the Bible itself. If its good enough for the Bible, surely its good enough for Malaysiakini? "Sw1ne" here does not have a literal meaning...it doesnt mean pig - the animal or the insult. "Sw1ne" means those who are not receptive to the valuable thing being offered, or who will not appreciate Comment moderation has to take into account context and established metaphorical meanings, not just the literal translations of words.

Your comment moderator needs to improve his/her English skills By the way, if someone says "Missing the forest for the trees", they are not talking about actual vegetation. The irony ....giving my comment to Malaysiakini was akin to throwing pearls before sw1ne.

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