PETALING JAYA: Selangor Mentri Besar Amirudin Shari will convene a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) state chapter over the temple fracas at the Sri Maha Mariamman temple in Subang Jaya.
“We have to set in place the safety and order. That is my first priority. That is why I called for the NSC (to meet),“ he told reporters when met at a private hospital in Subang Jaya.
The NSC has chapters in all states.
Earlier, Amirudin said the meeting this afternoon would present the “real situation” behind the riots.
“We want to know who is involved and how many. I believe we need to take immediate action to restore order,“ he added.
Amirudin visited Fire and Rescue Department personnel Muhammad Adib Muhammad Kasim, 24, who is in the intensive care unit after being attacked near the temple early this morning.
On whether the state government would intervene in the dispute over the relocation of the temple, Amirudin said this should be discussed later because the priority now was to restore order.
He also announced that the state government would take care of Muhammad Adib’s medical bills.
Thousands had gathered near the temple last night in response to an altercation the previous night.
What started out as a peaceful gathering turned unruly after midnight. Several vehicles were damaged and the office of the firm which owned the land was attacked.
So far, the police have arrested two individuals in connection with last night’s riot.
