JOHOR BARU - About 3,000 Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, Taoists, Baha’is and members of the Soka Gakkai movement attended a gathering here to pray for the well-being of Tunku Laksamana of Johor Tunku Abdul Jalil Sultan Ibrahim.
The prayer session was held at 9am at the indoor stadium of the Johor Baru City Council.
Tunku Abdul Jalil is the third son of the Johor Sultan, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.
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Present were State Tourism, Trade and Consumerism Committee chairman Datuk Tee Siew Kiong, who was the programme director; Tebrau member of parliament Khoo Soo Seang and Senator Chia Song Cheng
Siew Kiong said the collective services held indicated the harmony and unity of the people of Johor.
He said, the group service is just a kick-off. He hoped all religious institutions should hold weekly special prayers for the prince.
Various religious groups took part in the service at MBJB in-door Stadium at Jalan Tebrau today including members from the Johor Buddhism Association, Calvary City Church, Catholic Church, Soka Gakkai Malaysia Johor Branch, Malaysia Hindu Sangam Johor State Council , Johor Taoism Association and Bahai Association.
Bernama/The Sun Daily
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