ORIGINALLY dedicated to Ma Chor, the patron saint of seafarers, it was subsequently devoted to Guan Imm, the Goddess of Mercy in the early 19th century. Its foundation stone was laid around 1800, making it one of the oldest temples in Penang. It continues to be very popular among Chinese Taoists who gather there to worship especially on Temple Days on the first and 15th days of the Chinese calendar.

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