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This is a general survey on the historical and modern presence of Freemasonry in Malaysia and Malaysian Freemasonry. Freemasonry started in Malaysia 180 years ago and was first established on the island of Penang.
The introduction of Freemasonry in Malaya was largely attributed to the arrival of the British East India Company in Penang on July 17, 1786. Naturally, the island became the first foothold for the Freemasons when the Royal Prince of Wales Lodge was consecrated in 1875.
Jun 17, 2024 · Freemasonry, a centuries-old fraternal organization shrouded in mystery and intrigue, has a rich history in Malaysia. This organization, known for its secretive rituals and philanthropy, was introduced to the region during the colonial era and has since grown to include several lodges and notable members.
Di Malaysia, cawangan Freemason beroperasi sebagai Loji Besar Daerah Timur Tengah (District Grand Lodges of Middle East atau DGLME). DGLME secara rasmi bermula di Kuala Lumpur pada 20 Oktober 1916 . Ia dipanggil Timur Tengah kerana pada awal kurun ke-19, setiap yang berada antara timur India tidak termasuk timur jauh ( Hong Kong , China dan ...
Unveiling the history of the Freemasons in Malaysia. The founding members of Lodge Kedah in 1918. (by Alan Teh Leam Seng , New Straits Times, August 5, 2018 ) “WHAT else do you have?” I ask the elderly Chinese man after purchasing two pairs of wooden coffee shop chairs.
Feb 28, 2016 · FEBRUARY 28 — Under fire from Malay-Muslim groups for organising a conference in Penang last week, a senior member of a regional Freemason grand lodge was forced to defend the fraternity, explaining that it is “just like the Rotary and Lions”, referring to two major international service groups.
With the onset of the Second World War (1942-45), the Masonic Temples were ransacked and Freemasonry in Malaya lost everything-Temples, Warrants, furniture and documents. Many Freemasons were among the 50,000 POWs interred in Changi Prison, Singapore.
