26 November when provocateurs in a вЂњtrance-like stateвЂќ entered and were out to hurt people in the temple. The incident received public attention and widespread coverage by mass media of Malaysia. The riot resulted in the destruction of public property and a firefighter's death, Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim. due to the relocation issue of the temple. The riot resulted from a misunderstanding between the temple authorities and the developer, One City Development Sdn. The riots occurred on 26 and 27 November 2018 at the vicinity of the temple and the surrounding area of USJ 25. Main article: Sri Maha Mariamman Temple riot Hours later, another interim injunction was filed in Shah Alam High Court to stay the previous order until a hearing is made on 11 January 2019, which was granted in favour of the applicant. Gunalan on 29 November, citing that the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence. Mohanakrishnan, the 'pro-stay' faction of the temple, applied to retain the temple in the current location but was dismissed by High Court Judge M. Another attempt of taking possession in November 2018 resulted in a riot breaking out.

Following political involvement, Selangor Executive Committee Official affirmed that the courts have decided that it is the right of the developer to relocate the temple as they were the registered proprietors, but attempts to take possession of the land by the developers proved futile.

However, temple authorities sought the help of politicians to handle the issue of relocation of the temple. One City Development proceeded to relocate the temple from its current location following the land purchase, with the developer successfully applied for a court order.

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