Buddhist association receives RM30,000 to upgrade its building

THE Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA) received RM30,000 from the Federal Government to go towards its building’s maintenance and upgrading fund.

Deputy Finance Minister cum Selangor MCA liaison chairman Datuk Donald Lim presented a cheque for the amount to SJBA recently.

Lim said all religions encouraged its adherents to do good deeds for others, and that SJBA had for the past years provided a place for devotees to better themselves.

“Good ties between MCA and SJBA started from SJBA’s land application, and it has continued throughout the years.

Much-needed funds: Lim (second from right) handing over the cheque to SJBA chairman Chim Siew Choon (third from left). With them are SJBA secretary James Khoo (second from left), Ong (right) and Loh (third from right).

 

“I hope this rapport will continue and be maintained,” he said.

“Although Islam is the official religion, the Federal Government has continued to support other religions.

“Funds are distributed to non-Islamic organisations on a yearly basis through MCA, and special allocations based on needs are available for non-Islamic organisations,” Lim said.

SJBA had acquired a parcel of land for its building through the help of Datuk Tang See Hang and Datuk Ng Soon Por, who were former Selangor state executive committee members and now advisers of the association.

With the help of former Subang Jaya assemblyman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng, as well as many generous donors and contributors, SJBA’s building was built in 1996.

The building in Persiaran Kewajipan in SS13 is a landmark in the Subang Jaya township.

After nearly two decades, the SJBA building is facing space constraints due to an increase in the number of devotees and the many activities conducted there on a regular basis. The association is in need of funds for upgrading and maintenance.

Lim was accompanied by Kelana Jaya parliamentary coordinator cum Kelana Jaya MCA division chairman Ong Chong Swen at the cheque presentation ceremony at SJBA.

Also present were MCA deputy information chief Loh Seng Kok, Kelana Jaya MCA Youth chief Lee You Hin, Kelana Jaya MCA secretary Gan Meng Foo, Kelana Jaya MCA division treasurer Chen Siang Hooi, and Kelana Jaya Wanita MCA vice- chairman Lim Lean Huwa.