Malaysia - Khoo Kongsi (Clan House), Georgetown

Penang, Malaysia

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November 7th 2007
We used up yet more of our "credit" and took another ship's tour. Once aboard the coach our first stop was Khoo Kongsi Chinese Clan House in Georgetown. It was pouring with rain so we all huddled inside while our guide explained that the Chinese immigrants who came to Penang in the 18th and 19th centuries developed “Clans” based on where they were from in China. The larger of these clans felt ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Penang » George Town

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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more