Ng Kim Kheng's Bungalow

Ng Kim Kheng's Bungalow (8 February 2013)


Ng Kim Kheng's Bungalow (GPS: 5.41369, 100.32656) is a double-storey detached house off Dato Kramat Road in George Town, Penang. Ng Kim Kheng 黃金慶 was a supporter of Dr Sun Yat Sen. His Indo-Malay style bungalow was built in the 19th century. Its address is 94 Dato Kramat Road.

It was here, at this bungalow, that the Penang Philomatic Union Reading Club (nowadays known as the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall) had its inaugural meeting at the end of January, 1909. This was also one of the places that Dr Sun Yat Sen lodged when he was in Penang in July 1910.

Updates

Oct 2014 At time of writing, the bungalow is in a state of disrepair.

Getting there

Ng Kim Kheng's Bungalow is located roughly across the road from Kampung Jawa Lama. The bus stop on Dato Kramat Road is just outside the driveway. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 11, 102, 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 301, 304 and 502.

ThinkCity-PHT signboard at Ng Kim Kheng's bungalow (8 February 2013)

Ng Kim Kheng's Bungalow is on the Map of Jalan Dato Keramat, Penang

References

List of Historic Buildings in Penang and Historic Buildings in Malaysia