The management of Sakyamuni Cave Monastery in Tambun has urged Suhakam, the Perak government and local authorities to investigate alleged access restrictions and harassment at Gunung Kanthan.

However, the Associated Pan Malaysia Cement Sdn Bhd (APMC) has defended its decision to block the monastery’s main entrance, saying it was intended to prevent construction materials and heavy machinery allegedly being used to build unauthorised additional structures from entering the site.

APMC is a cement manufacturer and a subsidiary of YTL Cement, which is part of the YTL Group.

The company also claimed that the blockade did not completely cut off access to the area, as two pedestrian routes remained accessible.