Sam Sing Kung Temple, Chinese temple in Sandakan, Malaysia
The temple features three main deities: Lord Guan representing justice, Mazu protecting fishermen, and Wenchang Emperor supporting academic success.
Constructed in 1887 during the North Borneo colonial period, Sam Sing Kung Temple became a religious center for Chinese migrants from Guangdong Province.
Four Chinese communities - Hakka, Cantonese, Hainanese, and Teochew - established this temple as their shared religious and social gathering place.
Located at Singapore Road in central Sandakan, the temple contains a collection of 100 pre-printed Taoist Divination Poems for spiritual guidance.
The temple houses a bronze bell donated by Fung Ming Shan, the first Kapitan Cina of Sandakan, with Chinese characters spelling Sandakan.
Location: Sandakan
Inception: 1887
GPS coordinates: 5.84082,118.11430
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:20
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