The Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) convened an important meeting at our office in Macalister Road to deliberate on matters concerning Hindu temple lands in Penang.

 

The meeting was chaired by PHEB Chairman RSN Rayer, Jelutong and PHEB Vice Chairman Lingeshwaran R Arunasalam , reflecting our continued commitment to ensuring that temple land issues are addressed in a structured, transparent and sustainable manner.

 

We welcomed the participation of key stakeholders, including YB Kumaran Krishnan, Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang – MBPP Mayor Rajendran P. Anthony, representative of the Penang State EXCO Dato Seri S Rajoo, Malaysian Indian Congress Negeri Pulau Pinang Chairman Dhinagaran Jayabalan, People’s Progressive Party National President & Penang State Chairman Datuk J. Loga Bala Mohan, as well as Commissioners of PHEB and Councillors from both Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang (MBPP) and Majlis Bandaraya Seberang Perai (MBSP).

 

Religious organisations were represented by Malaysia Hindu Sangam Penang State Council Chairman Viveka Ratna Tharman Anandan and Malaysia Hindhu Dharma Mamandram [Penang] Chairman Thanabalan Nanda Kumar.

 

This meeting served as a strategic platform to strengthen collaboration between government agencies, local authorities, religious bodies and political representatives. PHEB remains committed to working collectively with all stakeholders to ensure lawful, sustainable and long-term solutions for Hindu temple lands throughout Penang.

 

Through unity, dialogue and shared responsibility, we move closer to securing a stable future for our temples and the communities they serve.