DEVOTEES of Na Tuk Kong a.k.a. Datuk Gong have started to receive summonses from local authorities should the shrines are found to have encroached on what is deemed to be government land.
A property agent recently shared that the Petaling District and Land Office had on Feb 16 issued a warning notice regarding illegal land occupation under Section 425 of the National Land Code 1965.
What is astonishing is that the shrine in question sits just outside the deemed devotee’s house compound, an insinuation that local authorities are now strictly enforcing the various provisions of land law so long as the shrine or temple in regardless size encroaches into public space.
“Based on the attached photos, the structure is a small shrine built in the area outside the house fence, near the drain and by the roadside. Its location is believed to be within government land or a road reserve,” penned Zam Sani on his Facebook page.
According to the Johor Bahru-based poster, the notice recipient was instructed to vacate or demolish the structure within seven days from the date the notice was issued, failing which the land administrator may take further action including seizing or demolishing the structure.
“The notice stated that there was a shrine-shaped structure built on government land without permission. If convicted, the punishment that could be imposed included a fine of up to RM500,000 or imprisonment for up to five years or both.”
‘Custodian of land’
As backers of the Gerakan Anti Rumah Anutan Haram (GARAH) applauded the move as justice has been served following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s much criticised “clean-up” order, a devout Taoist has taken in his stride the shifting of a Datuk Gong which was slapped with a summon by the Sungai Petani Municipal Council to his private land.
“Datuk Gong pun kena saman la. Ni.Datuk Gong kata dudik diam-diam pun kena. Nak macam mana popipopi (bless in Hokkien) you orang…aduihhhhhh,” digital creator Loon Wind Motorsport penned on his Facebook Reel.
The poster added: “Today, you stay temporarily with us … have a good rest … tomorrow, I give you a Nasi Lemak treat with kopi O kaw … Don’t worry for we’re nice people … Kindly bless us so everyone is healthy and prosperous.”
Interestingly, the goodwill of the motorsport’s enthusiast was praised by netizens with one Muslim commenter remarking that the poster is “a genuine Malaysian unlike those tribes which tie yellow cloth around trees”.
On the same note, one Chinese netizen shared that some Datuk Gong shrines have been around for so many years ago and nobody has a clue who erected them.
But please know that some Datuk Gong is also Datuk Haji who is a Muslim, hence the offering to Datuk Haji and Datuk Gong s different (halal & non halal). Why is that so?
“Because ancient Chinese worshipped ancestry. This includes the tuan tanah (landlord) or a Muslim/Malay lord/respectable figure of a certain area … the Chinese community still worship him as a mark of respect and gratitude for his protection till now.
Another presumed devotee attested that Datuk Gong “is the protector of the Chinese”.
“He blessed us with HENG OnG Huat (wealth and fortune). 💪 If others want to make things difficult for Datuk Gong, we’ll do our best to help Datuk Kong according to our ability.
“It’s getting more challenging for people of other faiths but nevertheless united we remain strong, divided we fall. Remember that.” – Feb 25, 2026
