Ng Kongsi (Ng See Kah Meow), George Town

Ng Kongsi, King Street, George Town, Penang (31 January 2024)


Ng Kongsi (GPS: 5.41824, 100.33992), also known as Seh Ng Chia Soo or Ng See Kah Meow, is a clan temple in George Town, Penang. Located at 40 King Street, it is the temple of Cantonese people surnamed Ng. It is part of a row of Cantonese-style association buildings and temples that line King Street. This includes the Kwan Kong Temple and 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 until around 2007, when these were replaced with granite tiles.

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 Ferry & 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.

Ng Kongsi is on the Map of Lebuh King, Penang

Ng Kongsi, 40 King Street, George Town, Penang (15 September 2012)


Ng Kongsi, with War Emperor's Temple to the right (25 April 2007)


Front façade of Ng Kongsi in 2004 (18 January 2004)


Ng Clan Association (11 February 2013)

Ng Kongsi on Google Street View

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