Shah Alam Blue Mosque
The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam, prominently known as the Blue Mosque, is the state mosque of Selangor. Completed in 1988, it remains the largest mosque in Malaysia and the second biggest in South East Asia, accommodating up to 24,000 worshippers at a time. The mosque’s dome is the most distinctive…
Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple, Selangor
Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple (佛光山东禅寺) is one of the many branches of Buddhist temple established by the Buddhist monk, Master Hsing Yun. The Fo Guang Shan sect of Buddhist teaching traces its roots to Taiwan, established since 1967. In Malaysia, it is located in the quiet and serene town of Jenjarom (or Jenjarum),…
Kidzania, Selangor
Kidzania is a place where children can participate in adulthood via many interactive role-plays. Kidzania was initially set up in Mexico in 1999, and the innovative idea slowly spread across 15 countries. In Malaysia, Kidzania caters up to 1,700 children at any one time. Kidzania is modeled after the actual city in which it resides…
Teochew Ancestral Temple, Penang
The Teochew Ancestral Temple, or officially the Han Jiang Ancestral Temple, was built in 1870 but has its roots entrenched in the Penang Teochew Association, formed in 1855. Initially meant as a community hall for the Teochew migrants from China, it gradually grew into a temple for ancestral worship. The temple may look like any…
St George’s Church, Penang
Photo credit: (Makko) St George’s Church is the oldest Anglican church in South East Asia and also the largest in Malaysia. Built in 1818, it cost a hefty sum of 60,000 Spanish dollars. The church was built by convicts from India, and dedicated to St George, the patron saint of England. The church is located…
Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Penang
Photo credit (Daniel Jarrett) The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is an important place of worship for the Indian community in Penang. Located within the vicinity known as Little India, it is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang with construction dating back to 1833. Visitors will be amazed by distinct sculptures on and inside the temple. The…
Kuan Yin Temple (Goddess of Mercy Temple), Penang
The Kuan Yin Temple, otherwise known as Goddess of Mercy Temple in English, is the oldest temple in Penang. Built way back in 1728 by Chinese immigrants, it was originally named Kong Hok Keong Temple and initially meant for hosting of social functions. Despite being named the Goddess of Mercy Temple, the temple honours not…
Khoo Kongsi, Penang
Photo credit (Chi Khong) The Khoo Kongsi is a joint-complex consisting of an ancestral hall, named Leong San Tong, rows of shop houses, a meeting hall, offices, a stage and 62 units of terrace houses. The complex was established by the Khoo clansmen originating specifically from Sin Kang Village in Fujian, China during the early…
Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, Penang
The Dharmikarama Burmese Temple is the earliest Burmese temple in Malaysia. Built way back in 1803, the temple was originally called Nandy Moloh Burmese Temple. The main draw for tourists and Buddhist devotees to this temple is the unique temple structure. It follows Burmese Buddhist designs that are more elaborate and grand, equipped with intricate…
Penang War Museum
The Penang War Museum served as a memorial of the Japanese Occupation during World War II. It was initially built in the 1930s as a fort by the British to defend the island from a sea invasion. The museum showcases to visitors war relics from World War II. Visitors can head down to the different…
