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Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple being probed by Commercial Affairs Department

An altar at Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, located at 41 Serangoon Road. (PHOTO: Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple / Facebook)
An altar at Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, located at 41 Serangoon Road. (PHOTO: Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple / Facebook)

The Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple (SVT), one of the oldest temples in Singapore, is now the subject of a probe for suspected criminal offences.

In response to feedback about SVT’s management, the Commissioner of Charities (COC) said that it has instituted an Inquiry into the temple under section 8 of the Charities Act, said the COC in a statement on Tuesday (22 August).

Following a review, the COC identified certain areas of concern with regard to the temple’s governance and administration, which warranted an Inquiry. The office of the COC has also been notified by the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) that it is investigating SVT for suspected criminal offences.

“Notwithstanding the Inquiry, SVT can continue with its operations and daily services. The COC, with the assistance of the Hindu Endowments Board, will put in place measures for SVT to ensure that it is properly managed and its religious activities will not be affected during the Inquiry,” said the COC statement.

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