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overseas chinese in malaysia

Overseas Chinese in Malaysia
The story of overseas Chinese in Malaysia. From Ming Cheng Ho Malacca to British Malaya to today's Malaysia.

malaysia Penang

penang hainan temple

Penang Hainan Temple
A Clan temple built by the Hainan community and dedicated to Mazu, the sea goddess

tien kong than Tien Kong Than 天公坛
A temple dedicated to the Jade Emperor and set against the slope of Penang Hill
kok lok si guan yin

Kek Lok Si Guan Yin
The tallest standing bronze Guan Yin in the world. A result of 35 years of work and determination.

malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

kulalumpur chinatown

Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Chinatown in the capital of Malaysia. A "double layer" Chinatown with piriated goods along the street and traditional businesses behind it.

thean hou temple

Thean Hou Temple, 天后宫
Dedicated to Mazu, the sea goddess, this is one of the largest Chinese temples in South East Asia.

chinese new year in kuala lumpur chinatown 2009: Chinese New Year in KL Chinatown
malaysia

Johor

boo tong keng

Boo Tong Keng 武当庙
This temple was founded during a turbulent and uncertain era. It was first established in a humble attap house and evolved into a large manificent temple today.

malaysia Dining, shopping and travel resources
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