Appointment Ceremony of Temple Management Committee Chairpersons 2026 with Special Session with SPRM

The Penang Hindu Endowments Board proudly held the Appointment Ceremony for Chairpersons of Temple Management Committees under its administration on 5 October 2025 (Sunday) at SJK (T) Ramakrishna Hall, Penang.

The ceremony formally appointed the new chairpersons of various temple management committees and included the signing of the Corruption-Free Pledge — a key step in strengthening administrative structure and ensuring transparent and accountable governance across temples.

The event was attended by representatives from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM), serving as strategic partners in promoting integrity and good governance.

A special dialogue session with SPRM was also held, focusing on the importance of integrity, responsibility, and corruption-free practices within temple management.

Congratulations to all newly appointed Chairpersons:
🛕 Thanneermalai Shree Balathandayuthapani Temple – Mr. Kumarathiraviam Kasinathan
🛕 Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Queen Street – Mr. R. Arasu a/l Ramu
🛕 Sri Ramar Temple, Solok York – YBhg. Dato’ Villantheran a/l Govindasamy
🛕 Sri Kunj Bihari Temple, Penang Road – Mr. R. Anel Sharma
🛕 Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Temple, Jalan Fettes – Mr. Ganeson a/l Ramasamy
🛕 Sree Maha Mariamman Temple, Tokong Lane, Butterworth – Mr. V. L. Ganesan a/l Letchumanan
🛕 Sri Mangalanayagi Amman Temple, Bukit Tengah – Mr. Mohan Doraisamy
🛕 Dewi Sree Veerapathra Maha Kaliamman Temple, Bagan Ajam – Mr. Nageswara Rao a/l Surianarayanan
🛕 Dewi Sri Annai Thropathi Amman Temple, Nibong Tebal – Mr. Subramaniam a/l Thangaveloo

The Penang Hindu Endowments Board extends its best wishes to all newly appointed Chairpersons. May their leadership continue to strengthen the effective, transparent, and harmonious management of Hindu temples across Penang. 🌺🙏