Liow: Malaysia’s cultural heritage is a blessing
‘Mutual respect and understanding important’
KUALA LUMPUR: The Chinese community’s efforts in getting land gazetted for the use of six temples in Bandar Tun Razak is an example of a “united community in action”, said Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
The MCA president said Malaysia’s economic growth and cultural harmony should not be taken for granted.
The land, located along Sungai Kerayong in Cheras under the Bandar Tun Razak parliamentary constituency, will soon house six temples, including those for Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism.
Two have already been constructed while a third is almost completed. Another three are still in the planning process.
“Different religions and faiths are not just the Chinese community’s heritage but Malaysia’s unique heritage as well.
“Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multifaith country and as its citizens, we need to have mutual respect and understanding,” said Liow after attending the Buddhist temple’s ground-breaking ceremony here yesterday.
Also present were Bandar Tun Razak Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Chew Yin Keen, who had helped to apply for the land from the Government, as well as Wangsa Maju MCA chairman Datuk Yew Teong Look.
Urging the community to support the ruling coalition, Liow said an elected Barisan MP would be in a better position to help Bandar Tun Razak folks.
“Has anyone ever seen your MP? Do you even know who represents you?” he asked the crowd.
The current MP is Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, who is now an independent after leaving PKR.
Earlier, Liow also took part in a Buddhist blessing ceremony organised by the Guan Yin World Foundation.
During the ceremony, which took place at the Wisma Huazong’s hall, prayers were chanted for the Chinese community as well as the country and its leadership.
“There was a large turnout from various religious bodies. They are all of one voice to see Malaysia continue to be a prosperous and moderate nation as they don’t wish to see the country go down the road of religious extremism,” he said.
Expressing his support for the foundation which promoted Buddhist cultural and religious activities and was currently building a centre in Subang Jaya, Liow said as party president, he had announced a RM100,000 donation and urged it to write to him officially for assistance.