The 100-year-old Kek Lok Tong cave temple in Gunung Rapat, south of Ipoh, is a popular tourist attraction. — RONNIE CHIN/The Star
GIVING leases to cave temples in Perak will cover the safety and security aspects at these places of worship.
This is in light of the state government’s decision to study how they could grant leases to famous cave temples, many of which have existed for over 100 years but have yet to be recognised due to safety issues.
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The 100-year-old Kek Lok Tong cave temple in Gunung Rapat, south of Ipoh, is a popular tourist attraction. — RONNIE CHIN/The Star
The Kallumalai Arulmigu Subramaniyar temple in Gunung Cheroh receives hordes of devotees.
The Nam Thean Tong cave temple sits within a limestone cave, and this raises the question on safety measures for visitors.
The Kwan Yin temple has been around since 1926.
Chap Goh Meh and the mooncake festival are held at the Kwan Yin temple.
Ho says the temple committee has to bear the risk if any untoward incidents happen at cave temples.
Vivekananda says it is about time the cave temples are given leases to operate.
