Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple

Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple also known as Old Temple by locals. It is located in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia in town area. This temple has a symbol of unity among Five Chinese Dialect Groups which are 'Teochew', 'Hokkien' , 'Cantonese' , ' Hakka' and 'Hainan'.

This temple be founded in year 1870. The 5 main gods is 'Yuan Tian God' , 'Ang Shiang Tai Tee', 'Gan Tian God', 'Hua Guang God' and 'Zhao Da Yuan Shuai'.

This temple has a biggest celebration which is chingay in Johor Bahru for 3 days starting on first Lunar 20. The annual Chingay has attracted more than 300,000 people to join together around the major roads of Johor Bahru together with the 5 Deities being worshiped in the Old Temple. This is one of the chinese culture in Johor Bahru.

The whole building is designed according to the southern Chinese architecture, with a strong Chaozhou architecture style. The temple is divided into front yard, main building, backyard and rooms. Its roof design is the gradual increase in the way,  the front yard door is the shortest. The main entrance of the hall is higher and the roof become higher and higher at the prayer part. This is the traditional Chinese architectural features, to highlight the importance of the hall through the roof level.

Location :

 Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Opening hour：

7:30am - 6:30pm (everyday)

Contact number：

+60 7-277 7858

Any further information can found in the website:

Johor Old Chinese Temple  (Facebook)

Arulmigu Rajamariamman Devasthanam JB

The Arulmigu Rajamariamman Devasthanam temple ( ARD ) is located at Johor Bahru, Johor. It sits a relatively small plot of land and the road besides the temple was filled with people and cars.

Before climbing up the flight of stairs to the main entrance door, it is mandatory to remove your shoes – there are shoe racks available at the side of the wall.

 There were many beautiful sculptures and figurines of Hindu deities. It was simply a wonderful experience of being able to see so much beauty and colors in this Hindu temple.

This is the view from outside the temple.

We are the first time to visit Hindu Temple, it is amazing for us because it might be different with Chinese temple.

Location :

No 1 Jalan Ungku Puan,
80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Any further information can found in the website:

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Persatuan Penganut Agama Buddha Hock Lin (Part2)

This temple can registration for marriage. It is starting from 16/9/2012. 

This is the example of registration form.

Both Groom & Bride should personally apply to JPN and bring along the following documents:

1) Original and photocopy of Groom & Bride´s I/C

2) Original and Photocopy of Groom & Bride´s Birth Cert for applicant aged below 21 years old

3) Groom & Bride´s recent passport size photograph (Size: 32 x 38mm)

4) The father of applicant aged below 21 years old must accompany the applicant to JPN to sign form JPN.KC01B and must be the Witness of the Marriage. 

5) For divorcee, please bring the original and photocopy of The Divorce Certificate/Sijil Perakuan for verification.

6) Widow/Widower to bring along a copy of Death Certificate of spouse.

7) After verification by JPN, Groom and Bride are requested to make arrangement for Wedding Ceremony date at Persatuan Agama Buddha Hock Lin. 

8) Applicant must submit the documents verified by JPN together with photocopy IC of 2 Witnessess to Persatuan Penganut Agama Buddha Hock Lin.

Registration fee: 

RM80.00 (weekend)

Location :

 PTD 65818, Jalan Sagu 6, Taman Daya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Email Address:

fulinggong@yahoo.com

Opening hour：

7:00am - 6:00pm
6:00am - 8:00pm (Chor 1, Chor 15 and God's birthday celebration)

Contact number：

+6012 - 703 2101 Yang Man Rong
+6016 - 780 5716 Yue Ai Ling

Any further information can found in the website:

Hock Lin Gong

or

Facebook:

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Persatuan Penganut Agama Buddha Hock Lin

This is one the the temple in Johor with have a long history. It is located at Johor Bahru, Johor. 
This temple will have a lot of activities such as God's celebration in a year. 

'Da Bo Gong' is the major of Gods in this temple.

In Chinese New Year, there is also have an activity of 'Bai Tai Sui'.

This is the sponsor and subscriber for this temple. The donor will be published in their website and also at the template in temple. Other than that, they will provided scholarship for some top students (From primary school until pre-university classes).  

Location :

 PTD 65818, Jalan Sagu 6, Taman Daya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Email Address:

fulinggong@yahoo.com

Opening hour：

7:00am - 6:00pm
6:00am - 8:00pm (Chor 1, Chor 15 and God's birthday celebration)

Contact number：

+6012 - 703 2101 Yang Man Rong
+6016 - 780 5716 Yue Ai Ling

Any further information can found in the website:

Hock Lin Gong

or

Facebook:

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