MHS warns against stigmatising Hindu community over Klang drug bust
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The Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) has condemned the use of a temple for drug trafficking activities in Klang. The organization warned against stigmatizing the entire Hindu community or its places of worship due to the actions of specific individuals.
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This highlights the tension between criminal justice and religious sensitivity in a multireligious society.
News ✕ MHS warns against stigmatising Hindu community over Klang drug bust Published: Oct 24, 2026 4:12 PM Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) has warned against the misuse of temples and reckless labelling of the Hindu community following the police’s discovery of a drug syndicate using a house of worship in Klang, Selangor.
While condemning all criminal activity, particularly drug trafficking, and the misuse of places of worship for unlawful purposes, MHS said the alleged actions of individuals should not be generalised or attributed to the wider Hindu community or its temples.
Its president, Thanga Ganesan, issued a stern reminder to...
Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) has warned against the misuse of temples and reckless labelling of the Hindu community following the police’s discovery of a drug syndicate using a house of worship in Klang, Selangor.
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