FreeMalaysiaToday, FMT, 6 Jan 2024 has an interesting article, "A tribute to the pioneers who helped build Kuala Lumpur". It is about the new Pioneers of KL Museum in the Sin Sze Si Ya Temple in Kuala Lumpur. The museum display posters, paintings and literature detailing the roles these pioneers played in the development of KL.
One of the most famous names in KL's history is Yap Ah Loy. He became Kapitan during the Selangor Civil War of 1866-1873 and under him KL grew and developed. See my blog "Yap Ah Loy in Kwong Tong cemetery" .
It was Yap who ordered the building of the Sin Sze Si Ya Temple, KL’s oldest Taoist temple. The temple is located in Jalan Tun H.S. Lee in KL. My 2009 photos -
It is quite a small temple
The museum opened in 2023. See the FMT article for more info and photos, and details about entry.
Thanks to my friend Amy for sending me the article.
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