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Black plaque № 28281

Melaka, Malaysia

Malacca Historical Society. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. The oldest Chinese temple in Malaya. The earliest part is the main temple hall which was built by Chang Ki Lock in 1704. Kwang Ying, the goddess of mercy, is enthroned in this hall and where will be seen a wooden tablet dated 1705 with four Chinese

characters meaning 'This ancient relic' of the 'Bright Clouds' (Cheng Hoon) said to be in the hand of the founder which gives the temple its name. The famous Kapitan China, Chua Su Cheoung (Chua Kap)

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