Discussion to build cable car at Batu Caves temple will continue - Subramaniam

The government will continue to consult with relevant parties to establish transport facilities in Batu Caves which was postponed due to not being approved by the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS).

MIC President Datuk Seri Dr S Subramaniam said the government is considering to build the transportation facilities in order to cater to the increasing number of people visiting the temple.

He said, the new facility will consider the disabled and sick people to the temple.

“The main objective is to build the cable car, but there are problems involving several quarters, including government agencies at national and state levels which have disapproved the development of the project.

“We will continue discussions and will get reactions on the impact of ecosystem and environment that need to be thoroughly analysed,” he said at a media conference after the 2016 Thaipusam celebration here today.

Prior to this, Selayang Municipal Council has issued a notice of termination for the development of the cable car project worth RM10 million citing unstable soil conditions with adverse impact on safety.

The project was granted to the Calcutta-based company, Damodar Ropeways.

Dr Subramaniam said an Indian cultural centre will be built at Batu Caves soon.

The centre is expected to attract more visitors and will reflect the colourful identity of Malaysia as a multi-ethnic country.

“MIC will give its full co-operation to develop the cultural centre,” he added.