The front entrance of Sin Sze Si Ya Temple in Kuala Lumpur
The front entrance of Sin Sze Si Ya Temple in Kuala Lumpur
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple is located in Malaysia
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
Location in Malaysia
Geography
Country
Malaysia
District
Kuala Lumpur
Culture
Primary deity
Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya
Architecture
Architectural styles
Chinese
History and governance
Date built
1864
Creator
Yap Ah Loy
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple is the temple built by Yap Ah Loy's workers. The information board at the front entrance says "The Sin Sze Si Ya Temple was founded in 1864 by Kapitan Yap Ah Loy, it is dedicated to patron deities of Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya. The deities has guided Kapitan Yap Ah Loy to defeat the enemies and defend Kuala Lumpur during the civil war (1870-1873). The temple has witnessed the birth and growth of our great city Kuala Lumpur."
This temple is also be known as "Sze Yah Temple", under which name it appears in some travel guide books. It is located at 14A Lebuh Pudu, close to the Central Market of Kuala Lumpur.