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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Jelutong MP RSN Rayer appointed new Penang Hindu Endowment Board chairman
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) has announced the appointment of Jelutong member of parliament RSN Rayer, as its new chairman, effective Aug 1 until July 31, 2026. In a statement today, PHEB said Senator Dr A. Lingeshwaran was appointed as the deputy chairman, and the decision was made during the board's inaugural meeting today. In addition, State 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, 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
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
RSN Rayer appointed as new Penang Hindu Endowment Board chairman
Jelutong MP RSN Rayer. - BERNAMA GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hindu Endowment Board has named Jelutong MP RSN Rayer as its new chairman, effective from August 1, 2025. His term will run until July 31, 2026, as confirmed in an official statement by PHEB. Senator Dr A. Lingeshwaran has been appointed as the deputy chairman following the board's inaugural meeting. State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo will serve as an executive council member. Sundarajoo will oversee coordination matters related to the state government. 'PHEB looks forward to working under the leadership of YB RSN Rayer to serve and empower the Hindu community in Penang,' the statement read. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced the appointment of 19 new PHEB commissioners on August 1, 2025. Their tenure will also conclude on July 31, 2026. Notable appointees include Bagan Dalam assemblyman K. Kumaran and Batu Uban assemblyman A. Kumaresan. Penang MIC chairman Datuk J. Dhinagaran has also been named as a commissioner. - Bernama
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
RSN Rayer is new Penang Hindu Endowment Board chairman
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
The Sun
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Penang appoints 19 new Hindu Endowment Board commissioners
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state government has appointed 19 new commissioners to the Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) for the 2025–2026 term, following the expiry of the previous term. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said in a statement today that the appointments are effective from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. He also announced that the executive councillor for housing and environment, Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu, has been appointed to coordinate matters related to the PHEB on behalf of the state government. 'Heartfelt congratulations are extended, and it is hoped that the PHEB will continue to carry the mandate and empower the socio-economic development of the Indian community in the state,' he added. The PHEB is a statutory body under the Penang government and manages Hindu religious endowments including temples, burial grounds, and related assets. Established in 1906 under the Hindu Endowment Act during the colonial era, PHEB also plays a wider role in supporting education, welfare, and community development. Penang is the only state in Malaysia with such an institution to ensure the needs of the Hindu community are taken care of. Among those appointed as commissioners are Jelutong MP Sanisvara Nethaji Rayer and Senator Dr Lingeshwaran Arunasalam. Also appointed are Perai assemblyman Kumaran Krishnan and Batu Uban assemblyman Kumaresan Aramugam. Other appointees include Penang state MIC chairman Datuk Dhinagaran Jayabalan, Malaysian Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) Penang president Datuk Parthiban Sanderasaggram, Datuk Sundraraj Thannimalay, and Datuk Hitendra Joshi. Women's representation on the board includes educationist Jagruti B. Upadhyaya and Dr Vishanthini Kanasan, who joins as an ex-officio member. Also appointed are Shanmuganathan Govinda Konal, Chandra Mohan Krishnan, Dinesh Varman Nagan, Datuk Kristnan@Krishnan Arumugam, V. Krishna Murthy Naidu, Datuk Seri K. Kumaraendran, Datuk Ashok Kumar Poduval, Datuk Harikrishnan N. Veerasamy, and Kumaran Velisamy.
The Star
15-05-2025
- The Star
CBT charges hit Ramasamy
BUTTERWORTH: Former Penang deputy chief minister II Dr P. Ramasamy ( pic ) faces up to 20 years in jail after being slapped with 17 counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM859,131.29 from the Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB), which he chaired from 2010 to 2023. Thirteen charges were related to the purchase of a gold-plated chariot worth RM779,131.29. Two other charges involving RM15,000 were meant for educational assistance, while the remaining two charges concerning RM65,000 were linked to medical aid. Ramasamy, who was entrusted with control over the board's assets, is accused of misusing the funds without obtaining formal approval from the board. All charges were said to have been committed between May 2, 2019, and April 18, 2023, at two banks located in Komtar and Prangin Mall. Clad in a black jacket, he appeared calm and pleaded not guilty before Sessions Court judge Zulhazmi Abdullah. According to charges one to 13, Ramasamy is accused of making RM779,131.29 in payments via cheques and telegraphic transfers for the purchase of a gold-plated chariot from Manasa Wood Creations (MWC). The payments were issued in the name of PHEB staff L. Gunasagaran between May 2, 2019, and April 18, 2023. The 14th and 15th charges involved medical aid payments of RM50,000 and RM15,000 made via cheque on March 9, 2020, and Aug 24, 2021, respectively. For the 16th and 17th charges, Ramasamy allegedly issued two cheques, RM10,000 on Jan 5, 2022, and RM5,000 on Feb 9, 2022, for educational aid. All charges were framed under Section 409 of the Penal Code, which provides for a maximum jail term of 20 years, whipping, and a fine upon conviction. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) deputy public prosecutors Noor Azura Zulkiflee and Nurnajihatul Idayu Mohd Azuyar prosecuted, while Ramasamy was represented by Dr Shamsher Singh Thind, Eng Yuh Pei and Archana Chandrasekaran. Datuk Selva Mookiah held a watching brief for PHEB. Noor Azura sought RM100,000 bail – RM60,000 for the first 13 charges and RM40,000 for the remaining four – with the condition that Ramasamy surrender his passport and report monthly to the nearest MACC office. Shamsher, in mitigation, requested a reduced bail, citing his client's full cooperation with investigations since December and voluntary court attendance. Zulhazmi set total bail at RM78,000 (RM60,000 for all the first 13 charges, RM10,000 for the 14th and 15th charges, and RM8,000 for the 16th and 17th charges), with one surety. He also imposed the requested conditions. Ramasamy posted bail.
