GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) has announced the appointment of RSN Rayer as its new chairman from Aug 1, 2025, until July 31, 2026.
In a statement on Sunday (Aug 10), PHEB said Senator Dr A. Lingeshwaran was appointed deputy chairman and the decision was made during the board's inaugural meeting on Sunday.
In addition, Penang housing and environment committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo was appointed as an executive council member responsible for coordinating matters related to the state government.
"PHEB looks forward to working under the leadership of RSN Rayer to serve and empower the Hindu community in Penang," the statement read.
On Aug 1, 2025, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow revealed the appointment of 19 PHEB new commissioners, whose term will run until July 31, 2026.
Among the appointees were Rayer, Lingeshwaran, Bagan Dalam assemblyman K. Kumaran, Batu Uban assemblyman A. Kumaresan, and Penang MIC chairman Datuk J. Dhinagaran. – Bernama
