JOHOR GLASS TEMPLE.

Malaysia’s first glass temple expects be a major tourist attraction

August 1st, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 1 (ANI): Malaysia’s first glass temple, the Arulmigu Sri Raja Kaliamman Temple, located in Jalan Tebrau, Johor Baru, is set to become a major tourist attraction apart from being used by Hindu devotees.

The Star quoted temple chairman S. Sinnathamby as saying that 95 per cent of the temple’s walls, ceiling, domes and pillars have been adorned with over a million pieces of colourful glass imported from Thailand, Japan and Belgium.
The total cost of the temple is approximately three million ringgits.Sinnathamby added that the glass pieces were carefully put together by nine Myanmar workers, and motifs and symbols like the Swastika, Namam and Sri Chakra were created from the glass pieces in seven colours.
The temple was built on land awarded by the Sultan of Johor in 1922, and it was renovated for the first time in 1996.Sinnathamby said he first visualised the glass temple his Thailand visit, and funds for the construction were raised through community programmes and public donations.
The air-conditioned temple, which can accommodate about 1,500 devotees, would be officially opened on October 25th. (ANI)

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Wednesday July 15, 2009

Glass temple in Johor

BY DESIREE TRESA GASPER

JOHOR BARU: Imagine 300,000 pieces of finely cut coloured glass carefully placed together to create intricate designs. The sight will amaze any beholder.

And it exists at the Arulmigu Sri Raja Kaliamman Temple, known as the country’s first glass temple that is taking shape along Jalan Tebrau.

Attractive: A portion of the temple featuring six different coloured glass pieces

Temple president S. Sinathambhy, who is also an art teacher, said that so far RM2mil had been spent to renovate the 87-year-old temple.

He added that he conceptualised the design while riding in a motorised taxi (tuk tuk), during a trip to Bangkok.“I saw something shimmering from afar and told the driver to take me towards the light.“I finally came to a Buddhist temple that had a piece of glasswork at its entrance and I was amazed by the beauty of the piece,” he said.

Eye-catching: The front portion of the temple.

Sinathambhy said he expanded on the idea to build a temple that would be fully embellished with coloured glass.

“I thought that having a temple filled with glasswork could attract many people,” he said. The 300,000 pieces of glasses on the Arulmigu temple consist of six colours, namely blue, red, yellow, green, purple and white.

Sinathambhy added that the temple was initially built in 1922 and needed a major makeover.“I hired a few workers from Myanmar to help put up the glasswork,” he said, adding that he was involved in the design.“It has not been easy since I started work on the project one year ago, and the current economic situation has made the task even more difficult,” he said.

Sinathambhy explained that the price of steel, glass and transportation charges had all increased over the past one year.

Beautiful: The interior portion of the Arulmigu Sri Raja Kaliamman Temple dubbed as the ‘Glass Temple.’

“We initially estimated the cost to be about RM1.5mil but it has since doubled,” he said. However, he was still hopeful of completing the project by October.

“I am thankful to all who donated. But there’s still more to do, such as installing the drainage and waterproofing system.“The works are only partially completed but I am confident that this temple will be a major tourist attraction in the city,” he said.

Sinathambhy said the official opening of the temple had been set for Oct 25 and was expected to attract people from all over the world.

He added that he was especially grateful to the Sultan of Johor for giving the land to the temple.

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MCC SRI PETALING'S SECOND ANNUAL DINNER

5th December 2009, saw the SRI PETALING BRANCH of THE MALAYSIAN CEYLONESE CONGRESS celebrate it's SECOND ANNUAL DINNER.

The organising committee decided to hold the event away from Sri Petaling, and Media Hotel in Tropicana Merchant Square in Petaling Jaya, became the choice venue. It was a nice and spacious space to accomodate 80 well wishing diners for the evening.

The evening saw a different start.

Diners were requested to come in as early as 7pm to participate in the WORDS COMPETITION. This was a special one hour for early birds to tap the brains of the other diners at the table. 12
participants had the opportunity to win an OXFORD Paperback Dictionary with Thesaurus worth RM48/= each. All that they had to do, was to make as many words as possible, using only the alphabets from the word "C E Y L O N E S E". (Go ahead and try at home or in the office).

At 8pm sharp was a simple WELCOME GREETING, which was quickly followed by a traditional Indian dance by Ms Durkeswary. Dinner started on time with good helpings for both vegetarians and non vegetarians.

Branch Chairman K.Thiruselvam in his short speech, highlighted that the Branch is quite involved in social and community development work like Tamil language classes, and in a charitable project like Salam Wanita to help disadvantaged mothers sell their crafts. The volunteer spirit is so little and that the same people are doing most of the tasks. On a lighter note, he added that last year was only 40 diners and this year it is 80 diners.

Another dance, a modern was presented by both Ms Durkeswary and Ms................................

MCC President, Datuk Dr K Tharmaseelan then took to the rostrum in Tamil. This time in a short speech, he called for unison, co-operation and extention of self and time by members to their branches. Urging for more membership, Datuk could only say, "numbers mattered" and that the importance of 100% membership by the Ceylonese into existing or newer branches cannot be overlooked or set aside.

There was plenty of lucky draws and give aways. Datuk G Vijayanathan gave away the OXFORD Dictionary prizes to 9 winners. The dancers had their gifts of thanks from the committee.

Special mention was for Ms Amaravathy, a non Sri Petaling member who sold 10 tickets.
Two others, namely Mr Renatto from Ecuador who helped the committee the last two years and Ms Shaz from New Zealand were two recognised volunteers for their time and assistance.

Absolute credt was to Ganesh and Malar, two dedicated and committed members in the committee who sold 40 of the 80 tickets. SYBAS!

This is the right time to thank OXFORD PUBLISHERS for the dictionaries; SKALI for their bags and pens; ADABI for the 100 boxes of cooking and curry powder; KOS STORE for the table calendars; MIM for the 100 magazines; Ms Elsie for the "cars"; and Mr Nava for the three hampers

The evening ended at about 11.30pm, with everyone a goody bag to take home.

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SECOND ANNUAL DINNER

SECOND ANNUAL DINNER :- 5th DECEMBER,2009

MCC SRI PETALING's Second Annual Dinner will be be celebrated at MEDIA HOTEL, Tropicana Merchant Square in PJU 3, Petaling Jaya.

The evening dinner function between 7pm-12am, with 80 diners will enjoy either a vegetarian or non vegetarian dinner of their choice. The evening function will have a spectre of fun filled activities ranging from games to lucky draws.

12 of the early birds that evening could, qualify for a gift each. Do arrive before 7.15pm.

As a new feature, you are invited to bring a gift or gifts, to play a game with the diners. YOUR GAME<>YOUR PRIZE. (Tell the chairman before dinner commences, the content of your game and prize offered).

All 80 diners return home with a goody bag and contents worth RM!!!. WHY WAIT?
Confirm your seats required at prepaid RM50 per person for your branch or yourself.

Please call Branch Treasurer Rasamani @012-2312016
or Branch Chairman Thiruselvam K @016-3712762
All correspondence to kts_tmc@hotmail.com

Do you have a corporate give-away like 100 pens or 100 diaries (2010) or

100 towels or 100 key chains or 100 memo-pads or 100 anything else that promotes your business, give us a call for collection. We can place them into the bags for diners and well wishers.

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