In the month of the Ghost festival, Deputy Premier, Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian allocated funds to 18 temples for their activities. Dr Sim said the funds allocated were for their welfare activities and during this month Ghost festival prayers and ceremonies. As there are more celebrations and ceremonies carried out this month, he said the temples do incur more expenses. “Chinese attached great importance to temple worship activities, which require funds. Therefore, this allocation is to assist them to promote and unite the people through temple activities.” DrRead More