GEORGE TOWN: The state government will give a RM50,000 annual grant to the Penang Chapter of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) to promote inter-religious harmony.
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng made the announcement after meeting 15 representatives from the council on Friday. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister II Dr P. Ramasamy and state executive councillors Phee Boon Poh and Wong Hon Wai at Komtar.
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