Pahang police investigate vandalised Bukit Tinggi temple statue, but no CCTV, no witnesses
KUANTAN, Aug 17 — Police have received three reports regarding the incident of a statue at a non-Muslim place of w...
Pahang police are currently investigating a reported incident of vandalism at a Hindu temple statue in Bukit Tinggi, Bentong. Three individuals have made reports regarding the incident, including a 49-year-old security guard, a 45-year-old monk, and a 41-year-old man. Acting Pahang police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob stated that there were no CCTV cameras present at the temple and no independent witnesses to the event.
The police are actively investigating the matter under relevant sections of the Penal Code and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. The desecration of the Hindu deities' statue at the Brahmarishi Temple in Bukit Tinggi is believed to have occurred on August 16, 2026. Police advise the public not to speculate or share information on social media, as it could interfere with the investigation or cause unnecessary concern.
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