Temple visits not allowed


A child making an offering in front of the small floral float in honour of Lord Buddha at the Sian Chye Tong Temple.

THE Malaysian Buddhist Association (MBA) in Burma Road, Penang, will not open its door to the public during the Wesak Day celebration in view of the movement control order (MCO) 3.0.

MBA honorary secretary Rev Ji Zun said only 10 people comprising a monk and committee members would take part in a ritual from 6am to 2pm tomorrow.

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