Source: The Malaysia Star
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/6/23/nation/21627078&sec=nation
Penang will allocate state funds fairly to all major religions to ensure that none is discriminated against or marginalised, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said.
He said the state government would treat all religions equally.
“We have also formed an inter-religious council called Majlis Silaturahim to promote goodwill and understanding among all religions,” he told newsmen after opening the National Maha Sanghika Dana 2008 at Penang International Sports Arena here yesterday.
“All religions are equal, according to Buddhist teaching,” he said.
He also reiterated that Penang would not become an Islamic state.
“Islam is the official religion of the country, but the freedom of worship is enshrined in our Federal Constitution.
“Nobody can take away this freedom and this right must be enjoyed by all of us forever,” he added.