Based on year 2000 census, 20.2% of Malaysian citizens are Buddhists. It means the Buddhists are the 2nd largest religious group in this country. What is so special for being the number 2 ?
1. Buddhists are entitled to one public holiday for it's religious occasion, i.e. Wesak, while other groups have two or more. It's ok. At least Buddhist will appreciate and thankful that Wesak was declared a public holiday since 1962.
2. Buddhists have temples everywhere, if we accept the double definition of Buddhist temple as defined by the Selangor government, which includes all the Chinese folk religion shrines!
3. Buddhists are allowed to build temples for the future generations, because it can take up to 20 years to obtain approval from the authorities.
4. Buddhists are very influential and powerful because two major Chinese-based party bosses are declared Buddhist.
5. The Buddhist community is still waiting for the 2nd Buddhist clergy/leader to be conferred a Datukship in recognition of his contribution to the nation and society. It's ok. Buddhist don't expect recognition or titles. Non-self.
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