Temples: PM warns against vigilantism after damage done in his name

Zikri KamarulzamanPublished: Feb 12, 2026 10:14 AM | Updated: Feb 19, 2026 2:27 PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim last night warned the public against taking matters into their own hands regarding unauthorised temples.

This came just two days after he said he had instructed local councils to "clean up" temples built without authorisation.

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