Day: May 22, 2024

Cambodia and China have praised their excellent relationship and are committed to further strengthening and expanding their cooperation in a wide range of areas in both bilateral and multilateral frameworks for the common interest of the two countries, the region and the world.

In their meeting at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh this afternoon, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and visiting H.E. Shohrat Zakir, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China, agreed to foster the cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy, trade, society, culture, tourism, education, vocational training, people-to-people exchanges, industrial and technological modernisation, expansion of Cambodian agricultural exports to China, Fish and Rice Corridor, and Industrial and Technology Corridor.

H.E. Shohrat Zakir lauded the development of Cambodia, particularly Phnom Penh capital, and briefed Sam
dech Thipadei Hun Manet on the fruitful outcomes of his meeting with Samdech Moha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia.

For his part, the Cambodian Premier welcomed the outcome of the meeting between the two legislative bodies’ leaders and thanked the Chinese government and people for their contribution to the socio-economic development of Cambodia.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet reaffirmed the 7th-mandate Royal Government’s commitment to continue to strengthen and expand cooperation between both nations.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

KUALA LUMPUR, Transport Minister Anthony Loke allocated RM50,000 from his ministerial allocation to the Joint Wesak Celebration Committee during the Wesak Day celebrations at the Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple, here today.

Loke said the contribution serves as his expression of support and appreciation towards the contribution of the Buddhist community in the country.

“As the second largest religious population of Malaysia, the Malaysian Buddhist community has been contributing significantly to the fabric of our nation building.

“The efforts of the Buddhist community in promoting cultural and social values has enriched our multiracial society and fostered inter-ethnic and inter-religious understanding,” he said at the Wesak Day celebration ceremony at Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple, here today.

Loke who has been invited to the Wesak Day celebration at the temple for three consecutive years said, mutual respect is one of the key principles in the MADANI concept of governance.

“With so many different languages a
nd dialects, we are proud to be able to live in a peaceful society and strive to be a fast developing country,’ he said.

He added that the elements of patience, tolerance and understanding were important towards bringing Malaysian’s together.

Themed ‘Living Harmoniously, Thriving Society’, the Wesak Day celebration at the Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple is participated by 60 Buddhist societies and associations in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, with about 30 floats taking part in the 12 kilometre procession.

Wesak Day is celebrated by Bhuddist devotees to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of the founder of Buddhism, Siddharta Gautama.

It is celebrated by lighting up joss sticks and lotus-shaped candles, the offering of flowers and the bathing of the statue of Buddha.

This year over 45,000 people across the globe, mostly from neighbouring countries such as Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh gathered at the Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple to celebrate the auspicious day.

Apart from that, the joyo
us celebration was also uplifted with booths surrounding the temple selling traditional attires, sweets and prayer items.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to make every celebration and culture a core element for enhancing unity and mutual understanding.

Expressing his Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists today, Anwar said that one of the universal ethics emphasised in Buddhist teachings is the rejection of ignorance.

Therefore, the Prime Minister hopes that the people will strive to increase understanding, galvanise the people’s strengths and prioritise advancing the nation.

“May the illuminating Wesak celebration bring happiness to you, your friends and your family, as well as strengthen harmony.

“I am very confident that this country can become strong with its united and resilient people. Once again, happy Wesak Day to all Buddhists in Malaysia!” said Anwar in a Facebook post.

Wesak Day is the most important day for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death of the religion’s founder, Siddhartha Gautama.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister and First Lady, Lok Chumteav Dr Pich Chanmony, this morning celebrated the annual Visak Bochea Day, with the participation of thousands of Buddhist followers from all walks of life.

His Holiness Samdech Preah Abhisiri Sugandha Mahasangharajah Dhipati Bour Kry, Great Supreme Patriarch of Dhammayuttikaya of Cambodia, and Samdech Preah Podhivaing Kittipundit Am Limheng, Acting President of the Sangha Council of Mohanikaya Sect and President of Sangha Judicial Council Kingdom of Cambodia, were also present at the event, held at Phnom Preah Reach Troap (Oudong) in Ponhea Leu district, Kandal province, where a stupa of Buddha’s relics is located.

Meanwhile, Buddhist monks invited to the event were offered foods, drink, and cash in order to pray for the soul of the deaths to rest in peace.

Visak Bochea Day, which is a birth, enlightenment, and nirvana day of Master Buddha, for the Buddhist countries, including Cambodia, was internationally recognised by the
United Nations in 2000. It is a public holiday and an occasion where the Buddhist followers are reminded of Buddha and his teachings.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

KUALA LUMPUR, The Wesak Day, which is the most important day for the Buddhist community, was celebrated harmoniously by devotees and visitors from home and abroad.

Although several security breaches have occurred recently, these incidents do not disturb religious and racial harmony as acknowledged by visitors to Bernama at the Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple, in Brickfields, which is one of the main locations of the religious celebration in the capital.

The temple’s deputy president A Hemadasa said that the festival has been celebrated at the temple for the past 60 years, and there has never been any untoward incident.

His sentiment was echoed by local visitor S.Sumathi, 46, who said that she has never felt anxious about her safety and expressed her confidence that members of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are always aware and alert to their surroundings.

‘I think Malaysia is always a safe place compared with a few countries that I have visited. People are protected here, even when we walk alone,’ she said
.

Two Buddhists from Bangkok, Thailand, Hathai Kateratorn, 51, and Sasima Srisuwan, 41, said the security control here is very good as the authorities always patrol and monitor the situation.

‘This is my first time praying here and it is totally different from my hometown such as the arrangement and people. Overall, it’s quite nice and the people here are so good. The police always control and monitor the situation here, so that everyone feels safe,’ they said.

The same situation was reported by visitors at Fo Guang Shan Temple, Kelana Jaya, Selangor.

Leong Chuan Yin, 33, and M. Kuhendren, 60, said security during the celebration was never an issue because the premises were always under the control of PDRM and People’s Volunteer Corp (RELA).

‘This is a fairly safe neighbourhood, especially a point of interest like this temple. I’ve also seen police patrol cars going around the neighbourhood regularly from time to time,’ said Kuhendran.

Yesterday, Bukit Aman Management Department director Datuk Seri Azmi
Abu Kasim said security measures over government buildings, public spaces, and critical facilities have been heightened following recent breaches.

According to him, the police are taking these recent security breaches seriously, which have raised public concern, and assured that the nation’s public safety remains at an optimal level.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency