Khoo Si Toon Keng Tong Kongsi

Toon Keng Tong Khoo Kongsi, Beach Street, George Town (22 May 2011)


Khoo Si Toon Keng Tong Kongsi 敦敬堂 (GPS: 5.41237, 100.33563), or Toon Keng Tong Khoo Kongsi, is one of the lesser known branches of the Khoo clan association. It is located along Beach Street, a short distance from the Malay Street Ghaut junction.

The clan association was formed by five Khoo brothers, Cheng Pang, Chneh Pang, Goh Pang, Mooi Pang and Soo Pang, who were the descendants of Kong Teong Kong, who in turn was the 5th generation descendant of Chian Eng Kong, the progenitor of the Khoo clan. Among the most illustrious clansmen from this association include Dato' Seri Khoo Keat Siew, who was the 22nd generation descendant through the Cheng Pang line.

Khoo Si Toon Keng Tong Kongsi (22 May 2011)


Khoo Si Toon Keng Tong Kongsi occupies a shophouse with an ornately decorated façe. As with nearby Boon San Tong Khoo Kongsi, it is an offshoot of the Khoo clan. While the Khoo clans trace their ancestry to a common progenitor established at Leong San Tong, Khoo Si Toon Keng Tong Kongsi was established by a branch of third-generation descendants.

Khoo Si Toon Keng Tong Kongsi itself is further split into five branches, based on the five founding brothers, namely Yeoh Teik Tong Khoo Kongsi (Chneh Pang), Seow Tek Tong Khoo Kongsi (Cheng Pang), Sin Teik Tong Khoo Kongsi (Goh Pang), Swee Teik Tong Khoo Kongsi (Mooi Pang) and Swee Thong Tong Khoo Kongsi (Soo Pang). Each trustees are drawn from each of the five branches.

Sideview of Sideview of Khoo Si Toon Keng Tong Kongsi showing five foot way and branch plaques (22 May 2011)

Visiting Khoo Si Toon Keng Tong Kongsi

From the Weld Quay Ferry & Bus Terminal, walk south along Weld Quay until the junction with Malay Street Ghaut. Follow Malay Street Ghaut. It crosses Victoria Street and continues to the intersection with Beach Street. Turn left, and you will find Khoo Si Toon Keng Tong Kongsi to your left a few doors down the road.

Further Reference

When I was updating this webpage, I discovered to my surprise that the Khoo Si Toon Keng Tong Kongsi has its own website, which I am listing below.

Khoo Si Toon Keng Tong Kongsi is on the Map of Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Penang

List of Clan Temples in Penang, Chinese Temples in Penang and Chinese Temples in Malaysia