Ng Kongsi, George Town

Ng Kongsi, also known as Seh Ng Chia Soo or Ng See Kah Meow, at 40 King Street, is a clan association of the Cantonese people surnamed Ng. It is part of a row of Cantonese-style association buildings that include the Nin Yong Temple next door.

Ng Kongsi was founded in the early 19th century. The present building was renovated around 1910. The original structure dating from 1830 is encased into the new facade. Art Nouveau tiles adorn the exterior walls of Ng Kongsi. The outer facade was re-finished in stucco in the the

What to see

Admire the Cantonese-style temple architecture with its prominent stepped gables. The double-height panels, traditional furniture and ceramic flower stands as well as the wall tableaus are attractive ornamentations to the building.

How to get there

Using Weld Quay Bus Terminal as reference point, cross Pengkalan Weld using the pedestrian crossing. Turn right and walk along Pengkalan Weld until Gat Lebuh Gereja. Turn left. Walk along Gat Lebuh Gereja until Lebuh King. Turn left. You will see Ng Kongsi on the right side of the road, after the Heong San Hoay Kuan, Cantonese Tua Pek Kong Temple and Nin Yong Temple.

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