PETALING JAYA: While extending his wishes to all Buddhists in the country, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong also expressed hope all Malaysians would understand the true meaning of Wesak Day, which is sacrifice.
“This allows Buddhists to visit temples and, thus, proving that Malaysia is a multicultural country that preserves its people’s diversity,” said the MCA president.
Timur Laut OCPD Asst Comm Soffian Santong said the eight-kilometre procession is scheduled to begin at 7pm. “Jalan Burma, Jalan Pangkor, Jalan Kelawai, Lorong Burma, Jalan Perak, Lebuhraya Peel, Jalan Macalister, Jalan Anson and Lorong Madras will be closed in stages from 7pm to 10pm,” he said at a press conference yesterday.
Visitors attending the procession were advised to leave their valuables behind to protect themselves from pickpockets.
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