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Chung Keng Kwee Temple, in Church Street, is a family temple built by Kapitan China Chung Keng Kwee for the worship of his ancestors. The temple is located adjacent to his residence and office, Hai Kee Chan. Inside the temple is a life-size statue of Chung Keng Kwee. On the walls are paintings of the Kapitan and his parents.

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(top) Ancestral altar at the Chung Keng Kwee Temple. (below) Portraits of Kapitan China Chung Keng Kwee flanked by his major and minor wives.







(above) Ornamental chairs at the temple.
(left) Altar to the deity Tua Pek Kong.








(top) Tight corners around the temple.
(above) View of front entrance to the temple.
(left) Life-size statue of Chung Keng Kwee.



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