Guilds that Built Penang

By Lee Cheah Ni, Pan Yi Chieh

February 2019 FEATURE
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The 82nd anniversary of Kim Tin Seah.
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Penang became a regional entrepot in the early nineteenth century and with it, various kinds of constructions sprung up to meet the needs of public development and the large influx of immigrants. To cater for practitioners in the industry, various builders’ associations were formed to provide working opportunities and welfare.Penang Monthly looks at two of the myriad guilds that, while playing different roles, contributed significantly to Penang’s development.Kim Tin SeahThe rebuilding of Master Lu Ban Temple.Formed in the mid-nineteenth century,...

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Lee Cheah Ni

Pan Yi Chieh

is a research analyst at Penang Institute who was born in Taiwan but now lives in Penang. She is proud to be nurtured by the two beautiful islands she regards as home.

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