The Cheahs who originate from Sek Tong village in South China Sea are members of the Cheah association founded in 1820 by Penang's pioneer settler Cheah Yam.
Upon his death, his widow Ong Sin Neoh took charge. She created a trust body and laid down the rules, thus becoming the only woman ever wield such direct influence over a local Hokkien clan association.
Cheah Yam's som Cheah Choo Yew, his grandsons and great-grandson have served as Presidents of the Cheah Kongsi.
The Cheah Kongsi was the first of the five great Hokkien clans to be establised in Penang, with an endowment that includes a large group of early19th century rentable properties.
The Cheah Kongsi has a chaming front lawn and serene inner courtyards. the mid-19th century temple building uniquely intergrates the double storey porched bungalow plan with a Chinese courtyard building plan.The worship hall proper is located on the upper floor.
Cheah Kongsi
The temple porch was renovated in the 1930s with the addition of British lionheads. The roof decorations feature sirens, dogs, lions of stucco and shards of both Chinese and Dutch crockery.
Just as eclectic are the old office building and it's interior which combine Malay, Chinese and European elements.
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