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Rayer appointed Penang Hindu Endowment Board chairman

By FMT in August 10, 2025 – Reading time 1 minute
Rayer appointed Penang Hindu Endowment Board chairman


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The appointment of RSN Rayer (left) and Senator Dr A Lingeshwaran is for a year until July 31, 2026.
PETALING JAYA:

The Penang Endowment Board (PHEB) has announced the appointment of Jelutong MP RSN Rayer as its new chairman, effective for one year from Aug 1 this year.

In a statement today, PHEB said Senator Dr A Lingeshwaran would be the deputy chairman, Bernama reported.

The decision was made during the board’s inaugural meeting today.

In addition, state housing and environment committee chairman S Sundarajoo was appointed as an executive council member responsible for coordinating matters related to the state government.

In a statement, PHEB hoped to serve well the community in Penang.

On Aug 1, chief minister Chow Kon Yeow had announced the appointment of 19 PHEB new commissioners for a one-year term.

Besides Rayer and Lingeshwaran, the others appointed were Bagan Dalam assemblyman K Kumaran, Batu Uban assemblyman A Kumaresan and Penang chairman J Dhinagaran.

PHEB is powerful in Penang due to its role in managing and promoting the religious, cultural and social interests of the community.

It is a statutory body that administers endowments, including land, buildings and monetary donations, specifically for the benefit of Hindus in Penang.

PHEB is also known for its educational initiatives, providing financial aid to Hindu students.



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