Buddha statue thief sorry and begs for forgiveness


GEORGE TOWN: The man who stole the Reclining Buddha statue said he was repentant and would hold a special prayer at the temple to ask for forgiveness.

When the charge was read out to him, Lim Keng Liang pleaded guilty at once. Lawyer R. Puran told the court that his client wants to hold the special prayer soon.

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