Pusat KOMAS urges independent preacher, Zamri Vinoth, to stop his recent campaign against what he deems “illegal temples”, following reports that he is the coordinator of the “Anti-Illegal Worship House Movement” (Gerakan Anti Kuil Haram) and is planning a rally near SOGO on Saturday, 7 February 2026.
Hindu temples in Malaysia have long and complex histories with recognition, as post-colonial laws unfortunately do not account for these key sites in our history — where estate workers and labourers built their community around them. This topic needs to be dealt with care, compassion, and a conscious understanding of history.
Malaysia is a nation that has come a long way from racial segregation instilled by our colonisers, and has since endured painful episodes of communal tension — often fuelled by self-serving political actors and conservative groups.
Over the years, Malaysia has made progress in managing these historical and developmental disputes through local councils and state governments. Let us continue to pursue solutions through peaceful and co-existential approaches, recognising that this nation belongs equally to all its citizens.
Zamri Vinoth is effectively taking Malaysia many steps backward in history by inciting tension against minority communities through disinformation and hateful rhetoric. In the same breath, we urge the Malaysian public to uphold rationality and our Rukun Negara principles in these divisive times.
Pusat KOMAS urges all Malaysians to stay true to our nation’s founding principles and reject hateful rhetoric and misinformation spewed by actors such as Zamri.