To uphold full transparency, the entire counting process was livestreamed on Facebook, with 39 volunteers including government officers and members of the public participating under the close supervision of the Commissioners of the Penang Hindu Endowments Board.

 

This year’s collections, as announced by YB Kumaresan Aramugam, are as follows:

 

Temple

RM120,269

10.65g of gold

Allocated for: Temple upkeep, upgraded and religiously festivals

 

Golden Chariot Procession

RM132,665

26.72g of gold

Allocated for: Educational and welfare assistance

 

These offerings reflect the deep devotion of the community and will continue supporting religious, cultural, and community initiatives under the Penang Hindu Endowments Board.

 

Thank you to all volunteers, SPRM officers, and police personnel for ensuring a smooth, transparent, and secure counting process.

 

* Please note:

These figures are preliminary estimates and do not include coins. Final totals will be confirmed once bank verification is completed.