Kuala Selangor, founding place of the Selangor Sultanate, used to be the British colonial government’s administration centre in the late 19th century, and a district officer (DO) was appointed to assist the Sultan in handling state affairs. The DO once got into a railway accident, luckily a black-faced person pulled him out of the train to escape unscathed. Afterwards, he passed by a small temple...
Category: Religious Sites
Documentary stories about temples, mosques, shrines, faith communities, and the religious heritage found throughout Malaysia.
Datuk Gong in Simpang Renggam
During desolate years, Chinese forefathers sailed over and settled down in Malaysia, shedding blood and sweat in cultivating their own success, safety and wellness are of immediate concern to them while working abroad. Be it in rural countrysides or on streets and alleys, business districts, residential areas, or industrial sites, a small red shrine could be observed outdoors, the flowing incense smoke an offering to...
Ancient Guanyin Temple in Kuala Kubu Bharu
Viewing from over the top, lush green grass and hills stretch and arch, a narrow riverside passage links from the main road to a tranquil place, which is the Ancient Guanyin Temple. Situated just a few kilometres outside of Kuala Kubu Bharu, the Ancient Guanyin Temple has been based here for over a century, went through transitions, and even once left to erode by weather....