GEORGETOWN, May 9 – The Penang state government organized the “4th Penang Wesak Celebration Day” to pay homage to the birth, enlightenment and Gautama Buddha relics of 2,558 years ago. Today’s event is part of the program under the Religious Affairs portfolio was not Islam that be explore.
“I would like to thank the Buddhist Association of Malaysia (Malaysian Buddhist Association) for their cooperation with the State Assemblyman for Air Itam YB Wong Hon Wai to ensure the success of this event,” said by Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. This year was the four time Penang Wesak Celebration share the theme with the Buddhist Association of Malaysia, the People Unite For Harmony, Protecting the Nation, People and Buddhism.
CM Lim said it is the desire to create a harmony of State, national unity and the protection of Buddhism. National security, social and national unity are in accordance with the teachings of religion. Buddhism has always educate its adherents to prioritize universal compassion and peace, and this spirit should be studied and emulated. Adherents of Buddism in Tripitaka or Three Jewels of Buddha, dhama (legal Buddha) and Sangha (monks).
It’s also to do with the state administration, which follows the principles of the people, laws and regulations as well as the clean and integrity. The state government will holds the CAT principles of efficiency, accountability and transparency. Buddism also teaches its adherents away from the “three poisons” of greed (Raga), hatred and violence (Dvesa) and as well as ignorance (Moha). As a state we do not allow corruption, keep a distance of fostering hatred and ignorance.
Leaders are “slaves” to the people and a people-oriented government willing to serve the people every year or even every month, not just 5 years, which is the nature of government cronies. In the interest of citizens, the Pakatan Rakyat since taking power in 2008, RM287 million was provided in cash as a sign of concern in respect of the State Government and the welfare of its people.
