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The
Penang Global Ethic Project Launch
OFFICIAL
LAUNCH
World Religions - Universal
Peace - Global Ethic
10.00am, Tuesday, 7 February 2006
....at
USM ABN-AMRO Arts & Cultutal Centre, Lebuh Pantai
Speeches
TEKS
UCAPAN T.Y.T. YANG DI PERTUA NEGERI PULAU PINANG SEMPENA PERASMIAN
PAMERAN
"AGAMA-AGAMA - KEAMANAN SEJAGAT M- ETIKA GLOBAL
(World Religious - Universal Peace - Global Ethic)
7
Februari 2006,
Pusat Kesenian dan Kebudayaan USM ABN AMRO,
Jam 10.00 pagi
 Bismillahirrahmanirrahim
Prof. Dato' Dzulkifli Abd. Razak,
Naib Canselor, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
Mr. Peter
Schier Representative
Konrad Foundation
Y.Bhg Dato'
Anuar Fazal Presiden
Malaysia Interfaith Network Merangkap
Pengerusi
Jawatankuasa The Penang Global Ethic Project
Konsul-Konsul
General dan wakil-wakil Konsulat di Pulau Pinang
Pegawai-Pegawai
Utama Universiti,
Seterusnya
Dato'- Dato', Pelajar-Pelajar, "Tuan-Tuan dan Puan-Puan Para
Hadirin sekelian.
Assalamualaikum,
Warabmatullahi wabarakatuh Dan Salam Sejahtera.
Bersyukur kita ke hadrat Allah (S,W.T) kerana dengan limpah kurniannya
dapat sekali lagi saya bcrsama-sama tuan-tuan dann-puan. di dalam
majlis ini
Pertama sekali saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada pihak
Universiti Sains Malaysia khususnya kepada Naib Canselor, USM
kerana menjemput saya dan Toh Puan untuk merasmikan pameran ini.
Tuan-Tuan
dan Puan-Puan, Ladies and Gentlemen,
First of
all, allow me to congratulate all the organizers of this project
for your effort in promoting better understanding, appreciation,
respect and tolerance amongst different religions that are being
practiced around the world. Amongst the greatest challenges that
we have to confront today is to creative, live and sustain a harmonious
civil society, As the world is becoming globalized and connected
through many different means, it is imperative that we learn to
share and respect differences, especially in regards to religious
beliefs. In fact, religious belief, spiritual tradition and their
translations into daily practices can be taken as a shared global
heritage that humanity at large should embrace and cherish. There
are many things that one can learn from various different spiritual
traditions of the world. There are many secrets, many paths and
spiritual treasures that one can unveil from the rich traditions
of various different religions of the world, Collectively, they
may form as a foundation or backbone for a development, of a sustainable
human capital a balanced character that can further contribute
in pursuing a sustainable development.
I am deeply
honoured to witness the initiation of this project in Penang,
in fact, Penang is certainly the most appropriate host for this
project. Penang is known for its rich diversity of various ethnic
groups, cultures and spiritual belief's. It has a very long tradition
of religious tolerance and respect.
Armenian
and Acheen Street for examples, have been known for its history
of religious tolerance between Islam, Confucianism and Hindu,
Acheen Street in fact was at one point known as a `Second Jeddah'
where many Haj pilgrims will gather before they embark they ship
to Saudi Arabia. The Street also witnessed the presence of many
Chinese Kongsis and Indian traders.
The idea
of social perseverance and welfare had been translated into Wakaf
and Kongsis in a form of Mosque, Madrasahs, houses, temple, shop
houses, cemeteries and many more.
Within this
historical, social and cultural contexts, I believe that this
project is very significant.
I was informed
that this project is filled with many engaging activities which
include exhibitions, public forums, art competitions and a special
spiritual trail that allows us to learn and appreciate the diversity
of religious practices and spirit of tolerance amongst the people.
I hope that
the public will take this opportunity to engage, and benefit from
the project. Your support will definitely contribute in our effort
to sustain the beauty of living harmoniously in a rich and culturally
diversed society. In a larger context, we can work together to
promote common, aspirations and values in our effort to create
a peaceful and sustainable world.
'Tuan-Tuan
dan Puan Puan, Ladies and Gentlemen,
In closing
Once again, I would like to convey my gratitude to Universiti
Sains Malaysia, Konrad Foundation especially Mr. Peter Schier
and the project committee for inviting me to officiate this exhibition.
It is my desire the Penang Global Ethic Project and the exhibition
here will enrich and broaden the knowledge and insight of student,
staffs and member of public's.
I hereby
declare open of "The Penang Global Ethic Project 2006 and
the
Exhibition of : "World Religions - Universal Peace - Global
Ethic 2006"
Thank You
Wabillahhitaufiq Walhidayah Wassalamualaikum Warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
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